1 Farthing - George III 3rd issue, Proof

€27,968.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1799
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBronze plated copper
Weight
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Conrad Heinrich Küchler
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) KM#646b, Sp#3779
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George III facing right, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA REX 1799
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag resting on left, olive branch in raised right hand, legend above, denomination in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA SOHO 1.FARTHING.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1799  - Proof -
Catalog ID5469778120
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