1826 Farthing George IV (2nd issue)
Worth about £9.30 in circulated condition. 6,666,200 were minted, the 30th lowest of any circulation Farthing.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1826 Farthing (George IV) rare?
30th/ 64
Its circulation mintage of 6,666,200 is the 30th lowest of 64 circulation Farthing coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1826 George IV Farthing
Photo: NumistaCirculation2nd issue, mintage includes KM#677£9.30
Mintage 6,666,200
1826 Farthing George IV (2nd issue) (this page)
Photo: NumistaCirculation1st issue, mintage includes KM#697£7.05
Mintage 6,666,200
1826 Farthing George IV (1st issue)
- Photo: NumistaProof2nd issue
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1826 Farthing George IV Proof (2nd issue)
George IV Farthing by year
About the 1826 Farthing George IV (2nd issue)
The George IV 2nd issue coin, minted in 1826 at the Royal Mint located at Tower Hill, holds a notable place in British numismatics as part of a significant era in the monarchy's history. The coin features a portrait of King George IV, whose reign from 1820 to 1830 was marked by political and social transformation, while the reverse often displays the regal symbols of Britain. Its circulation condition reflects the everyday use it experienced during its time, adding to its appeal as a tangible connection to a pivotal period in the early 19th century. Collectors appreciate this coin not only for its historical context but also for its representation of the transition in British coinage design and composition during the Industrial Revolution.
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