1771 farthing value - Great Britain - obverse 2

Great Britain

farthing

KGIII 1771

obverse 2, 7/1

What is a 1771 British farthing coin worth?

Values, images, and specs for the 1771 (o2) farthing from Great Britain.

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Values are in UK Pounds

Based on European Grading System

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The obverse features the laureate bust of

King George III facing right, wearing armor.

The legend reads: 'GEORGIVS' to the left,

and 'III REX' to the right.

Notes:

First King George III era British farthing.

Obverse 2: scales complete above pendant.

Olive branch points to right limb of 'A'.

First '7' in date is struck over a '1'.

1771 British

farthing specifications

obverse 2, 7 over 1

1771 British

farthing design

obverse 2, 7 over 1

The 1771 British farthing reverse shows

Britannia seated on a globe, facing left,

holding an olive branch and a spear, with

a shield resting beside.

The legend reads 'BRITAN' to the left,

and 'NIA' to the right, with the date below.

primary varieties: 'obverse 1', and 'obverse 2'

The retail value of a 1771

'obverse 2' British farthing

can range from £30 to over

£310, depending on grade,

condition, desirability,

and demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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