The 1825 Farthing obverse features the robed laureate bust of King George IV facing left. The legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IIII' to the left, and 'DEI GRATIA.' to the right. The UK 1825 Farthing reverse shows a helmed Britannia seated facing right, holding a trident, and an olive branch against a shield. In the background a lion lies at her feet. The surrounding legend reads: 'BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:', with 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.