1/3 Farthing - George IV

€23,651.00
IssuerMalta
Year1827
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Farthing (1⁄2880)
CurrencyPound (1825-1972)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.57 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) KM#703, Sp#3827
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait of George IV left, legend around and date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA · 1827 ·
(Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia right, holding trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in left, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
(Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1827  - -
1827  - Proof -
Catalog ID6288862540
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