1823 UK Great Britain 1/4 d Farthing King George IV Colonial British Rare Coin

Description

1 Farthing - George IV
1st issue
Features
Country
United Kingdom
King
George IV (
1820-1830
)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1821-1826
Value
1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling (1/960)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.72 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
12-31-1869
References
KM# 677,  Sp# 3822
Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA.
Translation:
George the Fourth by the Grace of God
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing right with lion at her feet, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag and olive branch in right, legend around, date in exergue.
Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
1821.
Translation:
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Edge
Plain
Comments
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g.