George III Copper Farthing 1799
George III Copper Farthing 1799
George III Copper Farthing 1799
SKU: 7408

George III 1799 Copper Farthing – Choice UNC

£225.00

3 berries in wreath. A choice example, lustrous with almost full original colour.

Sold - Jan 23

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George III (1760-1820), copper Farthing, 1799, Birmingham mint, moneyer Soho Mint, third issue, 3 berries in wreath, m.m. soho on reverse only, edge grained in centre. Obv. Laureate and draped bust facing right, date below. Rev. Britannia seated facing left above waves, ship to left. 6.58g, die axis 6h (S.3779; Peck 1279). A choice example, lustrous with almost full original colour. Uncirculated.

Formerly slabbed and graded by CGS UK as 82 with accompanying slab ticket.

Provenance
Ex. The Chichester Collection of Farthings,
Ex. The Finchampstead Collection, LCA 152, 06/03/2016, Lot 2144

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Country

Period

Ruler

Phase

Date

Production Method

Metal

Denomination

Condition

Edge

Mint

Moneyer

Mint mark (reverse)

Type

3 berries in wreath

Weight

References

S.3779; Peck 1279

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