Found an 1831 Great Britain Farthing

kestrelia · Mar 24, 2009

Last night I found one of best coins yet. In a hand roll of nickels I found an 1831 Great Britain Farthing. It is now the oldest coin I've found. It's in nice condition, too. Its diameter is slightly greater than a nickel and it is not quite as thick. I did not find any other good coins in the batch I searched last night. I'm quite certain I got all of the person's rolls, too. No complaining, however. Good Luck! .

mistergee · Mar 24, 2009

Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

love it :thumbsup:

....that sure is a golden oldie

HolyDiver · Mar 24, 2009

Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

That's awesome! WTG :thumbsup:

golden silver · Mar 24, 2009

Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

Great old find. Congrats.

Golden Silver

mountainman 2 · Mar 24, 2009

Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

Could that coin be an overstrike? A 7 over 3? Or a 7 over 5?

timbobwey · Mar 24, 2009

Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

that's a nice find

Immy · Mar 24, 2009

Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

Great find Brian! Congrats on a new oldest, always a thrill going further back in time.

Check the diameter of that baby, you might have a farthing (22mm). Half pennies are 28mm.