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Coin - Farthing, George II, Great Britain, 1744
Reg. No: NU 808
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- Summary:
- Copper coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
George II (1727-1760) - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 23 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 4.255 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1744 AD |
| Denomination: | Farthing |
| Obverse Description: | Old laureate bust of George II facing left wearing armour; around, GEORGIUS II REX |
| Reverse Description: | Britannia seated facing left on globe, extending olive branch and holding spear, by her side rests a shield decorated with the combined crosses of St. George and St. Andrew; around, BRITANNIA.; in exergue, 1744 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | King George II, England, Great Britain, 1744 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1744 |
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