© Walder Coins
© Walder Coins
1 Farthing - George II older bust
| Copper | 4.93 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1741-1754 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.93 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA.
1754
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight for these pieces was 92 to the pound avoirdupois (0.17 ounces or 76.1 grains).Obverse die varieties:
KM#581.1; Sp#3721 legend reads 'GEORGIUS';
KM#581.2; Sp#3722 legend reads 'GEORGIVS';
Interesting fact
The 1 Farthing coin from the United Kingdom, featuring George II (older bust) and minted between 1741 and 1754, is interesting because it was the smallest denomination coin in circulation at the time, with a value of one-fourth of a penny. Despite its small value, it was made of copper, a relatively valuable metal at the time, indicating the importance of even the smallest denominations in the currency system. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a crowned bust of George II on the obverse and a Britannia figure on the reverse, making it a distinctive and collectible piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1744 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1749 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1754 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing - George II (older bust) 1741-1754 coin.
