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Name or Denominations
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruler
NA
Year of Minting
1793
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Rare
Weight
4.00 g
Diameter
21.16 mm
Thickness
1.61 mm
Material
Copper
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Milled
Technique
Milled
Front design
Laureate bust facing right
Back design
The Prince of Wale’s crest on shield, between sprigs of flowers.
Year of Minting
1793
Ruler
NA
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Inscriptions
Obverse: SOUTH WALES FARTHING . Reverse: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793
Context
The 3 ostrich feathers have been an emblem of Wales since 1346 and the victory at Crécy during the 100 Years' War. This is an automatic translation. The original text is: Les 3 plumes d'autruche sont un emblème du Pays de Galles depuis 1346 et la victoire de Crécy pendant la guerre de 100 ans.
Rarity
Rare
Coin type
Merchant tokens
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
Marketplace listings
0
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