1 Farthing - George I 2nd issue larger flan (1719–1724)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1719–1724 |
| Denomination | 1 Farthing |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1817 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.930g |
| Diameter | 22.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Second laureate and cuirassed bust of King George I facing right, legend around.
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
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The 1719 1 Farthing - George I 2nd issue – larger flan is a circulating 1 farthing coin issued from 1719 to 1724, struck in copper. It weighs 4.93g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1817), so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1719 1 Farthing - George I 2nd issue – larger flan worth?
No verified sale of the 1719 1 Farthing - George I 2nd issue – larger flan has been logged on MyCoinage yet.
How many George I farthings were made between 1719 and 1724?
No mintage figures are published for these dates. Neither Clayton nor Coin Hunter gives a number for any year, so scarcity is judged by how often each date appears.
What is the difference between the 1717 and 1719 George I farthings?
The 1717 coin is the Dump issue, struck on a small, thick flan. From 1719 the farthing was struck on a larger flan, and Clayton records that this type was made every year from 1719 to 1724.
What varieties exist of the George I farthing?
Clayton records large and small obverse lettering for 1719, 1720 and 1722. His list and Coin Hunter add 1719 coins without some stops and a 1721 with the last 1 over 0, and Coin Hunter lists a 1723 with R over a sideways R in REX.
Is a 1720 farthing legal tender?
No. A royal proclamation of 5 December 1817, printed in the London Gazette, declared that Mint halfpennies and farthings issued before 26 July 1797 should no longer pass in any payment, and told holders to bring them to the Mint by 31 December 1817.
How do I identify the 1719 1 Farthing - George I 2nd issue – larger flan?
Check the weight 4.93g and diameter 22mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
History and design
George I's first farthings, dated 1717, were struck on a small, thick flan and are known as the Dump issue. From 1719 the farthing went back to a larger flan, and Tony Clayton records that it was then struck every year from 1719 to 1724. Wikipedia's history of the halfpenny describes the same change for the halfpenny, where the coin grew in diameter in 1719 while keeping the same weight of metal.
No farthings were struck for the rest of the reign after 1724, and Clayton records George II's farthings beginning in 1730. No mintage figures are published for any date of this type.
The obverse shows a right-facing bust of George I and the reverse the seated figure of Britannia with the date in the exergue. Clayton notes that the denomination does not appear on British farthings until the bronze issue of 1860, so on these coins the value can only be told from the size. He also warns that the date numerals on George I farthings are in an unfamiliar style and can make a common date look like an unknown one.
Wikipedia's article on John Croker, Chief Engraver from 1705 to 1741, says he engraved almost all the dies for George I's coins.
Varieties and errors
Clayton records large and small obverse lettering for 1719, 1720 and 1722. His price list and Coin Hunter add two 1719 varieties, one without stops on the obverse and one without a stop on the reverse, and a 1721 with the last 1 over 0. Coin Hunter also lists a 1723 farthing with the R of REX punched over a sideways R.
Collecting notes
Most George I farthings are found worn, so read the date and the stops carefully under magnification before deciding on a variety, and compare the lettering size with a known example. The earlier coin is the 1717 Dump farthing. These farthings ceased to be current under a proclamation of 5 December 1817, which called in all Mint halfpennies and farthings issued before 26 July 1797.
Sources
The history, design, varieties and collecting notes on this page are drawn from these sources. Prices come from recorded sales, not from them.
- Farthings, Tony Clayton, Coins of the UK (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Values of Farthings, Tony Clayton, Coins of the UK (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Coin values by year, 1719 to 1724 (year pages read one by one), Coin Hunter (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Farthing (British coin), Wikipedia (read 12 Oct 2026)
- John Croker (engraver), Wikipedia (read 12 Oct 2026)
- History of the halfpenny, Wikipedia (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Proclamation on copper coin, 5 December 1817, The London Gazette (read 12 Oct 2026)
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