United Kingdom 1 Farthing, 1798
Perth - Monks Tower
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Currency tokens
(1798 – 1816)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1798
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3.89
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
1797
Description
1 Farthing from United Kingdom. Issued in 1798. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.89 g.
- Obverse
- The ancient Monk’s Tower on right, with Scottish flag flying; on left three berthed sailing ships and a quay-side. Lettering around, lettering and an ornament in exergue. Toothed border
- Reverse
- A large central design within a dotted circle: a girl standing half right, watering linen cloth laid out for bleaching. A background of grass and trees. Lettering outside the circle and in exergue. Toothed border
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | 10K |
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