Summary
Copper coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
King George IV (1820-1830) 1st issue.
A farthing is a quarter penny coin.
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of the King facing left; around, GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA. This coin struck with clashed obverse die, the imprint of Britannia's right arm in front of King's face.
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing right, a lion reclining on her left side, she holds an olive branch in her right hand, which she is resting on a shield, and a trident in her left hand; around, BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:; in exergue, 1823
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Alfred Chitty, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1823 AD
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Overall Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.592 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 3822 Pages
