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1 Farthing - George III 4th issue

1 Farthing - George III (4th issue) - obverse1 Farthing - George III (4th issue) - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom
King George III (1760-1820)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1806-1807
Value 1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.72 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.84 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 31 December 1869
Number
N#
8483
References KM# 661
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 3782
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Shorter haired laureate and draped bust of King George III facing right, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III·D:G·REX.
1806

Unabridged legend: Georgius III Dei Gratia Rex

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag resting on left, olive branch in raised right hand, legend above, sea behind with ship on left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIA

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Edge

Plain or plain with groove containing diagonal lines (as below image)

1 Farthing - George III (4th issue) -  obverse

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Mint

Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

Comments

The standard weight of these pieces was 96 to the pound or one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72.9 grains).

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Katz
Auction 184
Lot 331
Internet Archive
27 Feb 2026 1806 UNC USD 135.79
(EUR 117.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Heritage Auctions
2025 December 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61575
Lot 25080
Internet Archive
8 Dec 2025 1806 UNC
(NGC MS65 Red and Brown)
USD 276.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Heritage Auctions
2025 March 10 The Cinderellie Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61479
Lot 21071
Internet Archive
10 Mar 2025 1806 UNC
(PCGS MS65 Brown)
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232502
Lot 62223
Internet Archive
2 Jan 2025 1806 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232407
Lot 63221
Internet Archive
8 Feb 2024 1806 UNC
(PCGS MS64 Red and Brown)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25240
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1806 UNC
(PCGS MS64 Red and Brown)
USD 109.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232224
Lot 63449
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2022 1806 UNC
(NGC MS64 Red and Brown)
USD 198.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 2165
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1806 UNC USD 233.28
(EUR 201.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232140
Lot 61457
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2021 1806 UNC
(NGC MS65-Red and Brown)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George III (4th issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232109
Lot 61395
Internet Archive
3 Mar 2021 1806 UNC
(NGC MS64 Brown)
USD 210.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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