George Ist - Farthing 1721 Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1721 (1719-1724)
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling = 1/960 Livre (1/960 LSD)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.8 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Grade: VG - (Error: Die Break)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑
Demonetized: 31-12-1869
References: KM# 556, Sp# 3662

Obverse:
Second laureate and cuirassed bust of King George I facing right, legend around.

Lettering: GEORGIVS · REX ·

Translation: King George.

Engraver: John Croker.

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.

Lettering:
BRITA N NIA.
1721

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
The original standard weight for these pieces was 92 to the pound avoirdupois (0.17 ounces or 76.1 grains).

Obverse, reverse and edge varieties exist (small/large letters, stops/no stops, plain/milled edge).

Référence : KM# 556

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)