1 Farthing - George III Pattern

€135,074.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1798
TypePatterns
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold plated copper (copper gilt)
Weight7.16 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn63B, BMC Eng#1215
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and armored bust of King George III right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III · D : G · REX. 1798
(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. 1.FARTHING.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1798  - Proof -
Catalog ID3177331220
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