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1 Farthing - George IV 1st issue
| Copper | 4.72 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1826 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.72 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#6879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing right with lion at her feet, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag and olive branch in right, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
1821.
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g.Obverse die varieties:
Obv 1 the leaf-midribs behind ear are single raised lines;
Obv 2 the three lowest leaves have incuse mid-ribs;
For more detailed information on copper farthing varieties, please visit Aboutfarthings.
Interesting fact
The 1 Farthing coin from the United Kingdom, issued during the reign of George IV (1821-1826), features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which was added to symbolize the king's power and authority.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 2688000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 . | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1822 | 5924300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 2365400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 4300800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 | 6666200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing - George IV (1st issue) 1821-1826 coin.
