The British 1864 Farthing, designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, featured a young Queen Victoria on the obverse and a seated Britannia on the reverse. Struck in copper, it represented the height of the British Industrial Revolution. In 1864, Britain experienced economic growth but faced growing social issues like labor rights. The British 1864 Farthing symbolized both progress and the challenges of an expanding empire.
Politically, Queen Victoria reigned during a time of imperial expansion and economic shifts. The British 1864 Farthing, with its copper composition, reflected a stable, yet evolving economy. Wyon’s design remained a constant symbol of British authority during a transformative period.