© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Farthing - William and Mary small busts
1689 year| Bimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug) | 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 | 1689 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug) |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#160020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting at left, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA
1689
Comment
The 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 1689 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.
