1 Farthing - George III 3rd issue

€13,162.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1799
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight6.3 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Conrad Heinrich Küchler
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) KM#646, Sp#3779
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS 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 below. Mint Soho marked abutting shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA SOHO 1.FARTHING.
EdgeEngrailed
Mint
Mintage1799  - 3 berries in wreath -
1799  - 4 berries in wreath -
1799  - Proof -
Catalog ID7211475170
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