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1 Farthing - George I 2nd issue; larger flan
| Copper | 4.93 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1724 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.93 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITA N NIA.
1722
Edge
Plain
Comment
The original standard weight for these pieces was 92 to the pound avoirdupois (0.17 ounces or 76.1 grains).Obverse, reverse and edge varieties exist (small/large letters, stops/no stops, plain/milled edge).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from the United Kingdom, issued during the reign of George I (1719-1724), is that it was made of copper and weighed 4.93 grams. This is notable because it was a time when coins were still made of precious metals like gold and silver, and the use of copper for coinage was a significant departure from the norm. The fact that this coin was made of copper and not a more valuable metal reflects the economic and technological advancements of the time, and demonstrates the increasing use of base metals in coinage during the 18th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1719 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1720 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1721 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1723 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1724 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing - George I (2nd issue; larger flan) 1719-1724 coin.
