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Depicted (English, 1683 – 1760)

British 1 farthing

1730–1739
Copper
Overall (diameter): 7/8 in. (23mm)
INV.13722
DescriptionDie struck coin; obverse depicts the laureate bust of King George II facing left, surrounded by the legend "GEORGIUS. II .RE X."; reverse shows Britannia seated holding an olive branch with spear and shield, surrounded by the legend "BRITAN / NIA"; date below is illegible.
Markingsstruck: obverse "GEORGIUS. II .RE X." struck: reverse "BRITANNIA"
ClassificationsCOINS & TOKENS
British 1/2 penny
George II, King of Great Britain
1738
INV.13724a
George II, King of Great Britain
1734
INV.13724c
British 1 Farthing
Charles II, King of England and Scotland
1673
INV.13714.1
British 1/2 penny
King George III
1774
INV.13723a
British 1/2 penny
King George III
ca. 1773
Z.2987
George III 1/2 penny
King George III
ca. 1773
1853.2a
George II, King of Great Britain
1746
INV.13724b
Virginia 1/2 penny
King George III
1773
INV.13899
British 1/2 penny
King George III
1769
Z.3863