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1 Farthing - George III 4th issue; Proof
| Gold plated copper | 21 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1806-1807 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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, sea behind with ship on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
SOHO
K
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1806-1807 George III 1 Farthing coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was facing economic challenges, particularly with regards to the value of its currency. To address this issue, the government decided to introduce a new coinage system based on the gold standard, which is reflected in the use of gold-plated copper for this coin. This move was an attempt to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the currency, and it represents an interesting moment in the history of British numismatics.
