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1799 George III Farthing |
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Farthing Details:
Diameter : 23.5mm
Weight : 5.8 - 6.6g
Obverse Design:
George's bust facing right, abbreviated legend is as follows:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX
(King George III by the Grace of God)
Reverse Design:
Seated Britannia facing left, holding an olive branch and trident, with a shield at her side. Denomination "1 Farthing" below Britannia in between cinquefoils, legend is as follows:
BRITANNIA
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