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Estimated Value
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Name or Denominations
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Issuer
United Kingdom
Ruler
George IV ( 1820-1830 )
Year of Minting
1821-1826
Currency
Pound sterling ( 1158-1971 )
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
4.72 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Material
Copper
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left, legend around.
Back design
Seated figure of Britannia facing right with lion at her feet, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag and olive branch in right, legend around, date in exergue.
Year of Minting
1821-1826
King
George IV ( 1820-1830 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA. Reverse: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF: 1821.
Context
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g. Obverse die varieties: Obv 1 the leaf-midribs behind ear are single raised lines; Obv 2 the three lowest leaves have incuse mid-ribs; For more detailed information on copper farthing varieties, please visit Aboutfarthings .
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
Marketplace listings
0
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