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Columbia Farthing ND
| Copper | 2.96 g | 21.11 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Years | 1820-1830 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 21.11 mm |
| Thickness | 1.16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#58068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Britannia seated right, holding scales in extended left hand
Edge
Plain
Comment
Copper farthing-sized pieces which are commonly called "Columbia farthing tokens". They often have a single word "Columbia" as the legend. Popular opinion places the origin in Britain, possibly minted in Birmingham circa 1820-1830.The bust on the tokens has been attributed to both the Duke of Wellington (Britain) and Simon Bolivar (Columbia). Whilst the figure on the reverse has been attributed to both Britannia and Justice.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1820-1830) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Columbia Farthing ND (1820-1830) item.
