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1 Farthing - George II Type I
| Copper | 4.69 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1737-1738 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.69 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Crowned harp dividing date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIBERNIA.
1737
Interesting fact
The 1 Farthing coin from George II's reign (1737-1738) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature a portrait of the king facing left, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing portraits seen on previous coins. This change in design was a deliberate choice made by the engraver, John Sigismund Tanner, and it was meant to symbolize the king's role as a protector of the realm, looking outwards towards the future.
