1 Farthing Middlesex - Spence's / Pig obverse
Obverse
1 Farthing Middlesex - Spence's / Pig reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

1 Farthing Middlesex - Spence's / Pig

CountryUK Year1795 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper Melt ~£0.03
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1795
Denomination1 Farthing
Face value0p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1831
CompositionCopper
Weight3.010g
Diameter20.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Radiant liberty cap above boar left trampling on crown and scepter, and the circular legend "PIGS MEAT PUBLISHED BY T. SPENCE LONDON" Script: Latin

Reverse

The inscription in four lines "THOS. SPENCE SIR THOS.MORE THOS. PAINE 1795", and the circular legend "ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN" Script: Latin

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.0968
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.03
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