The 1799 Farthing obverse features the laureate bust of King George III facing right, wearing armor. The legend reads: 'GEORGIVS' to the left, and 'III-REX-' to the right. The UK 1799 Farthing reverse shows Britannia seated on a globe, facing left, holding an olive branch and a spear, with a shield resting beside. The legend reads 'BRITAN' to the left, and 'NIA-' to the right, with the date below. The farthing was Great Britain's smallest denomination, with 4 farthings in a pence (penny), 12 pence in a shilling, 20 shillings in a pound.