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Estimated Value
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$60.05
Name or Denominations
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Issuer
United Kingdom
Ruler
William IV ( 1830-1837 )
Year of Minting
1831-1837
Currency
Pound sterling ( 1158-1971 )
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
4.72 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Material
Copper
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Uncrowned portrait of King William IV facing right, legend around, date below.
Back design
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue.
Year of Minting
1831-1837
King
William IV ( 1830-1837 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA 1831 Reverse: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Context
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g. Reverse die varieties: Rev A incuse line down the arms of the saltire (St, Andrews's cross); Rev B raised line down the arms of the saltire; For more detailed information on William IV farthing varieties, please visit Aboutfarthings .
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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