Great Britain 1736 George II Farthing Fine (F12)

Great Britain 1736 George II Farthing Fine (F-12)

George II (reigned 1727–1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland and the last British monarch born outside the country, in Hanover, Germany. His reign saw major military conflicts, including the War of Austrian Succession and the early stages of the Seven Years’ War, helping expand Britain’s global influence. Notably, he was the last British king to personally lead troops into battle, at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. George II died in 1760 at the age of nearly 77, having lived longer than any of his English or British predecessors. Though often overshadowed by his ministers, his rule marked a period of growing parliamentary power. ;

Obverse: Young laureate and cuirassed portrait of King George II facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: Seated figure of Britannia facing left, with an olive branch in right hand, a shield bearing the Union flag resting on the left hip, with the legend around, and date below.

Specifications:
Issuer: United Kingdom
Monarch: George II (1727-1760)
Engraver: John Croker
Composition: Copper
Weight: 4.93 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
Edge: Plain
Mint: Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom