1 Farthing - George II

Features

Issuer Ireland
King George II (1727-1760)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1760
Value 1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460-1826)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.81 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.34 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
48389
References Sp# 6611,
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
KM# 135
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of George II facing left surrounded by legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS II . REX

Translation: King George II

Reverse

Crowned harp surrounded by legend and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HIBERNIA
1760

Translation: Ireland

Edge

Plain

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George II
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25635
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Farthing - George II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232208
Lot 64551
Internet Archive
17 Feb 2022 USD 63.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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