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1 Farthing - William III 1st and 2nd issues
| Copper | 5.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1700 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#26715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding trident in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield with Union flag resting at left, legend around.
Note: date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITAN NIA·1699
Edge
Plain.
Comment
The standard weight for these pieces was 84 to the pound avoirdupois (4/21 ounces or 83.3 grains).Reverse die varieties:
Sp#3557, KM#483.1 date in exergue;
Sp#3558, KM#483.2 date at end of legend;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from William III's reign is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of the monarch facing left, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing portraits seen on previous coins. This change in orientation was likely done to distinguish William III's coins from those of his predecessors and to emphasize his unique status as a joint monarch with his wife, Mary II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1697 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing - William III (1st and 2nd issues) 1695-1700 coin.
