United Kingdom 1 Farthing - George III, 1798
Pattern
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1798
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Gold plated copper (copper gilt)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
7.16
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Farthing from United Kingdom. Issued in 1798. Struck in Gold plated copper (copper gilt). Measures 25 mm and weighs 7.16 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and armored bust of King George III right (George the Third by the Grace of God King)
- Reverse
- Seated figure of Britannia left with Union shield, holding trident and olive branch; behind to left, ship sailing right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | — | Proof |
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