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1825 United Kingdom One Farthing ☆☆ King George IV ☆☆ Great Collectible 522
1825 United Kingdom One Farthing ☆☆ King George IV ☆☆ Great Collectible 522
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Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: 1/4p
Coin: Farthing
Composition: Copper
Year: 1825
Color: RB
Fineness: 0.75
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 95
Country/Region: England
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Certification: Uncertified
ItemCompatibilityList: Array
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🪙 1825 Great Britain One Farthing
George IV "Draped Bust" Series | Pistrucci Design | Pre-Victorian British Copper
This 1825 One Farthing is a stunning representative of the high-relief coinage struck during the reign of King George IV. Designed by the legendary engraver Benedetto Pistrucci—famous for the iconic St. George and the Dragon—this coin features the "Draped Bust" portrait and the unique "Britannia with Lion" reverse. As the smallest denomination in daily use during the 1820s, this copper piece offers a tactile connection to the Regency era and the burgeoning British Empire.
🪙 1825 Great Britain One Farthing George IV "Draped Bust" Series | Pistrucci Design | Pre-Victorian British Copper
This 1825 One Farthing is a stunning representative of the high-relief coinage struck during the reign of King George IV. Designed by the legendary engraver Benedetto Pistrucci—famous for the iconic St. George and the Dragon—this coin features the "Draped Bust" portrait and the unique "Britannia with Lion" reverse. As the smallest denomination in daily use during the 1820s, this copper piece offers a tactile connection to the Regency era and the burgeoning British Empire.
🔍 Item Specifications
Year: 1825
Country: United Kingdom
Denomination: One Farthing (1/4 Penny)
Composition: Copper
Obverse Design: Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left. Legend: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA.
Reverse Design: A seated figure of Britannia facing right with a lion at her feet, holding a trident and a shield with an olive branch. Legend: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:.
Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)
Note: This 200-year-old copper specimen displays authentic circulation wear consistent with its age and historical utility. You can expect to see honest "pocket wear" on the high points of the King's laurel wreath and the drapery at the shoulder, as well as on the lion and Britannia's shield on the reverse. The copper has aged to a pleasing, deep chocolate-brown patina. Please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the legend clarity, rim integrity, and overall eye appeal for yourself.
Year: 1825
Country: United Kingdom
Denomination: One Farthing (1/4 Penny)
Composition: Copper
Obverse Design: Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left. Legend: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA.
Reverse Design: A seated figure of Britannia facing right with a lion at her feet, holding a trident and a shield with an olive branch. Legend: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:.
Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)
Note: This 200-year-old copper specimen displays authentic circulation wear consistent with its age and historical utility. You can expect to see honest "pocket wear" on the high points of the King's laurel wreath and the drapery at the shoulder, as well as on the lion and Britannia's shield on the reverse. The copper has aged to a pleasing, deep chocolate-brown patina. Please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the legend clarity, rim integrity, and overall eye appeal for yourself.
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