1 Farthing - George III Pattern

CountryUK Year1798 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalGold plated copper (copper gilt) Melt ~£781.57

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1798
Denomination	1 Farthing
Face value	0p
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Gold plated copper (copper gilt)
Weight	7.160g
Diameter	25.0mm
Shape	Round
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and armored bust of King George III right Script: Latin

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia left with Union shield, holding trident and olive branch; behind to left, ship sailing right Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2302

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £781.57

Premium over melt £-361.57

Also issued as

Market Value

£423.33

Volume-weighted avg across 3 sales Last sale 9.3 yrs ago

£200 – £650

3 grades with data

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Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records

	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	FDC	£420.00 🔒	–	–	£420.00 – £420.00	0	1	03-06-2007
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	UNC	£650.00 🔒	–	–	£650.00 – £650.00	0	1	05-03-2017
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	EF	£200.00 🔒	–	–	£200.00 – £200.00	0	1	02-09-2012
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Pricing Data

3 grades · last updated unknown

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