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Assuming they are general circulated coins, not a great deal. Yes one of the two types is scarcer than the other, but collectors of decimal coins are usually only interested in high grade coins or varieties. In many cases, they won't even be aware that there are two varieties for this date/denomination. Plus, of course collectors of decimal are not usually expecting to pay big money for their coins, since most can be obtained from change as they are issued. My guess is maybe £5 the pair, if somebody out there wants the scarcer type.

This was graded as CGS 80:

If you check the CGS table, the have 19 different grade for the Sheldon scale starting at MS60 to MS70

Your spot on with this, I did exactly that. I looked at the dealers list, pictures and the grade they gave it. Decided I was interested then checked a coin price guide to verify value's. Pleased with what I found and decided to buy. I did go on what the dealer graded it as I trusted their judgment and experience being new to collecting. Perhaps now I maybe know better, or should have got a 2nd opinion before the purchase. I am still happy with it and would not hesitate to buy from them again.

I think the coin looks slightly more worn in the CGS photos too, but I agree with IanB that it's a nice, straightforward honest coin that I would be happy with if it were mine. NEF for me on those second photos perhaps. I've probably got stricter since I've been reading this forum... Which brings me to the good point that Mick raises for relative beginners like himself and myself. When people like us buy from a reputable dealer such as the one who sold Mick this farthing and the coin is given a grade by them, we probably assume that their opinion of grade carries a certain amount of weight and isn't going to be miles away from what a TPG might say. We then probably look at some of the price guides for the coin in the grade and this will influence a purchase decision. I've bought a few coins from this same dealer, and am happy with the majority of them as objects to enjoy owning, but ... maybe they aren't really as described? And in no way is that dealer the most over-optimistic. I won't name names of some others!