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1 Farthing - George III 3rd issue; Proof
1799 year| Bronze plated copper | - | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze plated copper |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag resting on left, olive branch in raised right hand, legend above, denomination in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
SOHO
1.FARTHING.
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Interesting fact
The 1 Farthing - George III (3rd issue; Proof) 1799 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design element - a small shield bearing the St. George's Cross, which represents England, is placed above the crown on the obverse side of the coin. This shield was added to the coin's design to symbolize the unity of the British Empire during the reign of King George III.
