Summary
George I Farthing 'Dump' Issue, minted from copper at the Royal Mint, London in 1717.
A farthing is a 1/4 penny
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of George I (first obverse) in armour facing right; around, GEORGIVS REX (translation: King George)
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing left holding an olive branch and a spear; resting at right, a shield; around, BRITANNIA.; in exergue, 1717
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1717 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.614 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3661 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
