1 Farthing - George IV (1826 - 1831)
Features
Denomination | 1 Farthing |
Catalog Number | KM# 697 |
Weight (g) | 4.4 |
Diameter (mm) | 21.7 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.6 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Copper |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Demonetized | 1960-12-31 |
Obverse
Engraved by William Wyon
Lettering:
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
1829
Description:
Laureate George IV head facing left.
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
1829
Description:
Laureate George IV head facing left.
Reverse
Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Description:
Seated Britannia facing right.
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Description:
Seated Britannia facing right.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1826 | Rare | ||
1826 | Proof | Rare | |
1827 | 2,365,000 | Rare | |
1828 | 2,365,000 | Rare | |
1829 | 1,505,000 | Rare | |
1830 | 2,365,000 | Rare | |
1831 | Proof | Very Rare |