On this page, we will tell you all about the Hibernia Farthing minted in the year 1691.
If this is not what you are looking for, you may be interested in the Farthing 1939-1966.
A little background about the Farthing coin, The Hibernia Farthing coin was part of the William III 1689-1702 coin series of Ireland-Hibernia. Produced in the year 1691. Unfortunately, it is unknown exactly how many were produced.
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Identifying Features
The standard globally for identifying coins is the KM Code. This Hibernia Farthing coin is referred to by the KM code KM# 107.1. The KM code is a unique reference number assigned to each coin.
Below are some other Identifying features, like which Mint the Hibernia Farthing coin was made at as well as some other factors.
Country: Ireland-Hibernia
Denomination: Farthing
KM Code: KM# 107.1
Coin Series: William III 1689-1702
Years Produced: 1691
Design Features
The design of the Farthing coin featured a Laureate bust of James II left. on the Obverse of the coin and a Hibernia seated left, harp at right, retrograde N in HIBERNIA on the Reverse of the coin. More details on the design of the Farthing coin can be found below.
Obverse Description: Laureate bust of James II left.
Reverse Description: Hibernia seated left, harp at right, retrograde N in HIBERNIA
Mechanical Features
The Mechanical features of a coin are things like the size, weight, thickness and diameter for example. Looking at the mechanical features of a coin is the easiest way to tell if a coin is real or fake.
Quite often a fake will not match the mechanical features of the original coin when faked. Checking these features should be the first thing you do if you have your suspicions about a coin. Coins are produced very precisely to match the predetermined mechanical features.
Shape: Circular
Hibernia Farthing Coin Values
Below the Farthing coin values are shown on a grading scale, the higher on the scale the better condition the coin is in which makes it more valuable.
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| Year & Version | Mintage | AG3 | G4 | VG8 | F12 | VF20 | XF40 | AU50 | MS60 | MS63 | Proof | 1691 | - | - | - | $32.00 | $65.00 | $110.00 | $265.00 | - | - | - | - |
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This purpose of this website is to educate and entertain, All values shown are a guideline only and should not be used for any means of financial investment or speculation, as with all things values may fluctuate depending on demand and scarcity, we strongly advise that all information on this website is used as it was intended – for entertainment purposes. The information relating to coins is sourced from many places such as NGC and The Irish Central Bank.
