Copper alloy farthing of George III, United Kingdom (Handsworth), 1806. 1966.164.62

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1966.164.62

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.77
    • Diameter (in mm): 22

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1760 - 1820

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1806
  • Denomination: farthing
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGIUS III D G REX
    • Type: bust laur. dr. r.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: BRITANNIA
    • Type: Britannia std.l. on rock, holding sprig and trident, leaning on shield

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1966.164.62
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States