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1 Farthing - George I Pattern
1718 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Britannia sitting to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA.
1718
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Farthing - George I (Pattern) 1718 is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype for a new coin design. The coin features a depiction of King George I on the obverse (front) side, and a crowned shield with the arms of the United Kingdom on the reverse (back) side. The coin was made of silver, which was a common material for coins at the time. Interestingly, the Pattern 1 Farthing - George I (Pattern) 1718 was never officially released into circulation, and most of the 300 minted coins were melted down. This makes the surviving coins extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. In fact, only a few examples of this coin are known to exist today, and they are considered some of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world.
