Summary
Copper coin; Denomination: Farthing (double head)
Royal Mint (possible)
George III (1760-1820)
Almost certainly a period copy of a George III farthing. The text is poorly defined, the armour is incorrectly depicted, and the detail of the hair and riband is very poorly executed, in comparison to a Royal Mint coin.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the King facing right; around, GEORGIVS III REX. Face not struck up nor some parts of legend.
Reverse Description
Laureate bust of the King facing right; around, GEORGIVS III REX. Face not struck up nor some parts of legend.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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
1771-1775 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.999 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round