1806 G.BRITAIN 1/4P MS61 BN

The 1806 Great Britain 1/4d (quarter penny, farthing) is a copper coin from the reign of King George III and is part of the long-running British copper coinage of the early 19th century.

In 1806, farthings were struck at the Royal Mint in London. They were small denomination coins used for everyday transactions at a time when low-value copper currency was essential in daily life.

Obverse (front)

The obverse typically shows a laureate bust of King George III, facing right, with an inscription such as:
“GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA” (George III, by the Grace of God)

Reverse (back)

The reverse features the classic seated Britannia, holding a trident and shield, often with the inscription:
“BRITANNIA” and the date 1806
The denomination is usually implied rather than explicitly stated.

Specifications

• Denomination: 1/4 penny (farthing)
• Metal: Copper
• Diameter: ~22 mm (varies slightly by striking)
• Weight: ~4.5–4.7 g (approx.)
• Mint: Royal Mint, London

Historical context

This coin comes from a period when Britain relied heavily on copper coinage due to shortages of silver for small change. The 1806 issue is part of the “Cartwheel” and post-Cartwheel era copper series, reflecting evolving minting standards under George III’s long reign (1760–1820).

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