1 Farthing - George IV 2nd issue

€8,082.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1826-1831
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.72 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) KM#697, Sp#3825
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA · 1826 ·
(Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
(Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1826  - mintage includes KM#677 - 6 666 200
1826  - Proof -
1827  - - 2 365 400
1828  - - 2 365 400
1829  - - 1 505 200
1830  - - 2 365 400
1831  - Proof -
Catalog ID4301855890
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