United Kingdom 1 Farthing - George I, 1719 – 1724

2nd issue; larger flan

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Farthing
Year 1719 – 1724
Ruler George I (Georg I) (1698–1727)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 4.93
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized 31 December 1869

Description

1 Farthing from United Kingdom. Issued from 1719 to 1724. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.93 g.

Obverse
Second laureate and cuirassed bust of King George I facing right, legend around. (King George)
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.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f Comment Frequency
1724  — € 6,50 — — 16%
1723  — — — — 17%
1722  — — — — 13%
1721  — € 8,10 € 21,00 — overdate variety exists 26%
1720  — — € 8,20 € 14,00 27%
1719  — — — € 8,60 34%

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