1775 farthing value - Great Britain - obverse 2
Great Britain
farthing
KGIII 1775
obverse 2
What is a 1775 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1775 (o2) farthing from Great Britain.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £9 | £15 | £50 | £210+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
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how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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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:
Obverse 2: scales complete 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 2: less common variant |
| Obverse | Richard Yeo or Thomas Pingo |
| Reverse | John Croker |
1775 British
farthing specifications
obverse 2
1775 British
farthing design
obverse 2
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'
The retail value of a 1775
'obverse 2' British farthing
can range from £9 to over
£210, 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 |