King George IV era farthing - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
farthing
George IV
1820 to 1830
Values, images, and specifications for British
farthing coins from 1820 to 1830.
George IV ascended to the
throne in 1820, after his
fathers death (George III).
The first King George IV
United Kingdom farthing
was minted in 1821, and
the last in 1830.
United Kingdom farthings had two major designs over
the period of George IV's reign.
The 'Draped Bust' obverse of earlier years shows the
robed king, including shoulders, while the 'Laureate Head'
of later years shows only the king's head as the effigy.
Retailing from £2.50 to
over £110, depending
on grade and condition.
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The reverse retained the 'Britannia seated'
basic design, the most obvious changes from
earlier to later years being the relocation of the
date from reverse to obverse, replaced by a
rose, thistle, and shamrock.
1 farthing = 1/4 of a penny
= 1/48 of a shilling = 1/960 of a pound
Dates not minted: 1820, 1824
Retailing from £2.50 to
over £105, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £105, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £110, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £3 to
over £130, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £3 to
over £130, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £25 to
over £275, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £15 to
over £260, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £3 to
over £120, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £55 to
over £330, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £3 to
over £130, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £3 to
over £130, depending
on grade and condition.
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information page
