George IV - 1 Farthing 1826 Great Britain

Country: Great Britain (United Kingdom)
King George IV (1762-1820-1830)
Type: Standard circulation coin, 2nd issue
Years: 1826 (1826-1831)
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling (1/960)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.5 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Grade: VF35
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 697, Sp# 3825

Obverse:
Laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
· 1826 ·

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue.

Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor.

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

Edge:
Plain.

Mint: Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975).

Comments:
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g.

Referenz : KM# 697, Sp# 3825

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