1774 farthing value - Great Britain - obverse 1
Great Britain
farthing
KGIII 1774
obverse 1
What is a 1774 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1774 (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.
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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.
Variants exist relating to size of olive branch.
| 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: less common variant |
| Obverse | Richard Yeo or Thomas Pingo |
| Reverse | John Croker |
1774 British
farthing specifications
obverse 1
1774 British
farthing design
obverse 1
The retail value of a 1774
'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 |