1773 farthing - Great Britain - obv 1, with stop
Great Britain
farthing
KGIII 1773
obv 1, with stop
What is a 1773 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1773 farthing from Great Britain.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £7 | £12 | £40 | £175+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1773 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: 'obv 1, with stop', 'obv 1, no stop',
'obv 2, with stop', 'obv 2, no stop', and 'REX no stop'
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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.
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Obverse 1: scales incomplete above pendant.
Stop (.) after 'NIA' on reverse.
Further minor variants of 1773 farthing exist.
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.3 to 5.3 grams |
| Diameter | 23 to 24.5 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | not recorded |
| Scarcity | obv 1, stop: less common for
period |
| Obverse | Richard Yeo or Thomas Pingo |
| Reverse | John Croker |
1773 British
farthing specifications
obverse 1, with stop
1773 British
farthing design
obverse 1, with stop
The retail value of a 1773
'obverse 1, with reverse stop'
British farthing can range
from £7 to over £175,
depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |