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1 Farthing - William and Mary
1694 year| Copper | 5.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | William III, Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#26569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding spear in left hand, olive branch in left, shield with Union flag resting at left. legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA.
1694
Edge
Plain
Comment
The original standard weight for these pieces was 84 to the pound avoirdupois (4/21 ounces or 83.3 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1694 William and Mary Farthing coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic image of Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, on its reverse side. This image has been a symbol of British culture and identity for centuries and has been featured on various coins and currency throughout history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1694 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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