Summary

Copper coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
King George I (1714-1727), Second issue

A farthing is a 1/4 penny

Obverse Description

Laureate bust of George I 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, 1722

Edge Description

Plain

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