1 Farthing - George III Pattern

€222,179.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1805
TypePattern
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper (Bronzed Finish)
Weight
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Eng#1319
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 letteringBRITANNIARUM 1805
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1805  - -
Catalog ID2666070430
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