Obverse
Reverse
Very Rare
1 Farthing Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly
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| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Year | 1795 |
| Denomination | 1 Farthing |
| Face value | 0p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.570g |
| Diameter | 23.7mm |
| Thickness | 0.80mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Obverse
Female figure of Hope standing facing, head half right, leaning (right arm) on an anchor and holding (left arm) a large oval shield on which is inscribed on lined field. Rosette and ornament in exergue, toothed border Script: Latin
Reverse
Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate dolphin beneath three scallop shells. Legend around, toothed border Script: Latin
Copper content
Gross troy oz
0.1469
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx)
£0.04
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