1 Farthing Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly reverse 🔍
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1 Farthing Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly

The 1 Farthing Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly is a British 1 Farthing issued 1795 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Copper. Weight: 4.57 g. Diameter: 23.7 mm.

CountryUK Year1795 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper Melt ~£0.04
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1795
Denomination1 Farthing
Face value0p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesFarthing
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1831
CompositionCopper
Weight4.570g
Diameter23.7mm
Thickness0.80mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (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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