1749 Georgivs II Rex Britan Nia

[Furismo]

I bought this coin at the flea market today. It looks like the date is either 1740 or 1749. This coin was un-carded when I bought it. I paid $5 for it so I think I got a good deal .

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: 1740 Georgivs II Rex Britan Nia

1749 Farthing.

 

[Furismo]

Is there a way to find out what type of coin(Penny, nickel, ect.) it is by looking at it?

 

[CRUSADER]

Is there a way to find out what type of coin(Penny, nickel, ect.) it is by looking at it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GB-1749-FARTHING-/150633452475
as already stated by IP

 

[Furismo]

I know what it is now. I was just wondering if there is a way to tell its denomination(Half penny, farthing, ect.) just by looking at it.

 

[Silver Searcher]

I know what it is now. I was just wondering if there is a way to tell its denomination(Half penny, farthing, ect.) just by looking at it.

Just by measuring it, a Farthing is 22-23mm, a Half penny is 28-30mm .

SS

 

[Iron Patch]

I know what it is now. I was just wondering if there is a way to tell its denomination(Half penny, farthing, ect.) just by looking at it.

Yes, the dies are unique to the Farthing with the reverse being more obvious. I didn't need to know the size to tell you what it is.