George IV - Third of Farthing 1827 Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, George IV King.
Type: Standard circulation coin, 1st issue
Years: 1827
Value: 1/3 Farthing = 1/144 Shilling (1/2880 Pound)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Mintage: 1,440,000 (scarce)
Grade: F/VF (circulated)
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1869
References: KM# 703, Sp# 3827

Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust of King George IV left, legend around and date below.

Lettering: GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA.

.1827.

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia facing right with lion at her feet, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag and olive branch in right, legend around, national flowers emblems in exergue.

Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 288 to the pound avoirdupois (1/18 ounce or 24.3 grains each). Struck for use in Malta, where they corresponded in value with the old Maltese grano, third-farthings were never legal tender in the United Kingdom.

Referenz : KM# 703, Sp# 3827

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Sammlung : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)