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Country: Great Britain, George IV King.
Type: Standard circulation coin, 1st issue
Years: 1829 (1826-1831)
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling (1/960 Pound)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.7 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Grade: VF30 (Edge shock)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes (12-31-1869)
References: KM# 697, Sp# 3825
Obverse:
Laureate portrait of King George IV facing left, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
· 1829 ·
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:
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Edge:
Plain
Comments:
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g.
For more detailed information on copper farthing varieties, please visit Aboutfarthings.
Referencia : KM# 697; Sp# 3825
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...
Colección : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)