Farthing Details:

1. Diameter : 22mm, Weight : 4.749g
2. Mintage 2,688,000 
3. Value ranges from £2.00 - £200.00 and above, depending on condition (Source Collectors Coins GB 2009)

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Obverse A - Normal	Reverse 1 - Normal
Obverse A - Normal	Reverse 1 - Normal
Obverse Design: Laureate Head George's bust facing left, (by Benedetto Pistrucci) abbreviated legend is as follows: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA (George by the Grace of God)	Reverse Design: Seated Britannia facing right, (by William Wyon) holding a shield and trident, lion at feet, date below Britannia, abbreviated legend is as follows: BRITANNIAR: REX: FID: DEF: (King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith)

Varieties

• There are 3 known varieties of this coin.

What Happened in 1821?

• The Brighton Pavilion, an extravagant seaside retreat commissioned by George IV, was completed. Its design was influenced by Indian and Chinese architecture.
• Panama declares independence from Spain
  Spain sells eastern Florida to United States for $5 million
  Napoleon Bonaparte dies.
• Greece gains independence from Turkey (National Day)