Columbia Farthing
Features
| Location |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Years | 1820-1830 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1971) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 21.11 mm |
| Thickness | 1.16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 58068 |
Obverse
Bust right, lettering above
Script: Latin
Lettering: COLUMBIA
Reverse
Britannia seated right, holding scales in extended left hand
Edge
Plain
© numismaticroy
Comments
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.
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.
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