United Kingdom 1 Farthing, 1814
Co. Durham - Gateshead / J. Harrop
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Currency tokens
(1798 – 1816)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1814
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.767
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Farthing from United Kingdom. Issued in 1814. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.77 g.
- Obverse
- A central tea chest, inscribed on top "H G" sideways, with the East India Co.'s mark, and Chinese characters. Toothed border
- Reverse
- Lettering on seven lines; top two curved, middle three straight, lower two curved. Toothed border
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 | — |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.