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1 Farthing - George II young 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 | 1730-1739 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
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 ·
1730
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 92 to the pound avoirdupois (0.17 ounces or 76.1 grains).Interesting fact
The 1 Farthing coin from the United Kingdom, featuring a young bust of George II, was minted from 1730 to 1739 and was made of copper, weighing 4.93 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic image of Britannia on the reverse side, which has since become a symbol of British currency and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1732 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1733 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1734 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1736 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1737 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (young bust) 1730-1739 coin.
