HistoricalCoins Research Sold Coins Search All winning bids are subject to a 10% buyer’s fee. Description 66, Lot: 184. George III. 1760-1820. Æ Farthing (24mm, 4.03 gm). First issue. Dated 1773. Estimate $100. Sold For $121 George III. 1760-1820. Æ Farthing (24mm, 4.03 gm). First issue. Dated 1773. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Britannia seated left on globe, holding olive branch and spear, and leaning on ornamental oval shield. Peck 911; SCBC 3775. Good VF, brown patina with red undertone. From the Paul McIlroy Collection. Copyright © CNG 2002 Developed by DataArt 2002 From CNG e-Auction #66, closed 11 June 2003, re-used By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.