| Base Farthing of Victoria (1897-1901) |
| Diameter: 20.16mm |
| Weight: 2.8300g |
| Fineness: .950 Copper, .040 Tin, .010 Zinc |
| Obv: | Old veiled bust of Victoria crowned left, dark finish |
| VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF·IND·IMP· |
| Rev: | Britannia seated right, holding trident and shield |
| FARTHING date |
| The farthings of this type have a blackened finish to make them more easily distinguished from the half sovereign. The farthings of 1897 exist both in this blackened finish and the earlier brilliant finish of S3963. |
