1 Farthing - George III Pattern
1797 year| Copper (Bronzed Finish) | - | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper (Bronzed Finish) |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#221967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left with Union shield, holding trident and olive branch; behind to left, ship sailing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA.
1797
Edge
Plain
Comment
'Cartwheel' coinageInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Farthing - George III (Pattern) 1797 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper (Bronzed Finish) is that it was designed by Thomas Wyon, a renowned British engraver and die-sinker, who was also responsible for designing the dies for many other coins during his tenure at the Royal Mint.
