1 Farthing - George III Pattern

€221,967.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypePattern
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper (Bronzed Finish)
Weight
Dimensions25.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Eng#1199
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and armored bust of King George III right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III · D : G · REX.
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia left with Union shield, holding trident and olive branch; behind to left, ship sailing right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA. 1797
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1797  - -
Catalog ID2644206160
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