1 Farthing - James II 2nd type (1687)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1687 |
| Denomination | 1 Farthing |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1869 |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper center in tin ring (copper plug) |
| Weight | 5.700g |
| Diameter | 23.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Draped bust of King James II facing right, legend around.
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting at left, legend around.
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The 1687 1 Farthing - James II 2nd type is a circulating 1 farthing coin, struck in bimetallic: copper center in tin ring (copper plug). It weighs 5.7g and measures 23.5mm across. Reverse design: Seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting at left, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1869), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 5.7g and diameter 23.5mm and the metal (bimetallic: copper center in tin ring (copper plug)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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