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Estimated Value
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$88.27
Name or Denominations
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Issuer
United Kingdom
Ruler
George III ( 1760-1820 )
Year of Minting
1771-1775
Currency
Pound sterling ( 1158-1971 )
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
4.93 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
NA
Material
Copper
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III right, legend around.
Back design
Seated figure of Britannia left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
Year of Minting
1771-1775
King
George III ( 1760-1820 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGIVS· III·REX· Reverse: BRITANNIA· 1775
Context
The standard weight for these pieces was 92 to the pound avoirdupois (0.17 ounces or 76.1 grains). Struck at the Tower mint, London. Contemporary counterfeits are common. 1771 reverse die varieties: relating to the olive sprig in Britannia's hand; Rev A leaf to right of N; Rev B leaf to N; Rev C leaf between A and N; 1773 obverse and reverse die varieties: The image above is shared courtesy of Numista member Sjoelund and aboutfarthings.co.uk . 1775 die rotation: whilst most strikes of this type were coin alignment, some 1775 dated pieces were struck en medaille .
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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