1825 United Kingdom
1 Farthing - George IV 1st issue
- Listing Type:
- This item is Cataloged Online in my Personal Coin Collection
- Certified by:
- Other
- Condition or Grade of Item:
- G4
Item Description
USA Coin Book Item ID Number:
875606
Coin Condition:
G4
Certified By:
Other
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| 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 |
| Number |
N#
6879
 |
| References | KM# 677, Sp# 3822 |
Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA.
Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
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
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)Comments
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;
Obverse die varieties:
Obv 1 the leaf-midribs behind ear are single raised lines;
Obv 2 the three lowest leaves have incuse mid-ribs;
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