Great Britain
farthing
KGIII 1775
obverse 1
What is a 1775 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1775 (o1) farthing from Great Britain.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£7 | £12 | £40 | £170+ |
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 1775 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', 'obverse 2',
and 'inverted A'
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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 UK Coinage
Notes:
Obverse 1: scales incomplete above pendant.
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 | obverse 1: more common variant |
Obverse | Richard Yeo or Thomas Pingo |
Reverse | John Croker |
1775 British
farthing specifications
obverse 1
1775 British
farthing design
obverse 1
The retail value of a 1775
'obverse 1' British farthing
can range from £7 to over
£170, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |