George IV - 1 Farthing 1822 Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, George IV King.
Type: Standard circulation coin, 1st issue
Years: 1822 (1821-1826) 
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling (1/960 Pound)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.5 g
Diameter: 21.7 mm
Mintage: 5,924,000
Grade: XF45
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes (12-31-1869)
References: KM# 677; Sp# 3822

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

Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA.

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.

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, date in exergue.

Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
1822

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.

Edge:
Plain.

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

Obverse die varieties:

Obv 1 the leaf-midribs behind ear are single raised lines;
Obv 2 the three lowest leaves have incuse mid-ribs.

Riferimento : KM# 677, Sp# 3822

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...

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