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⅓ Farthing - Victoria 2nd portrait
| Bronze | 0.94 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1888 |
| Value | ⅓ Farthing (1⁄2880) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1972) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination above date, laurel wreath surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE THIRD
FARTHING
1868
Edge
Plain
Comment
The original weight of these pieces was one thirtieth ounce avoirdupois, making them the lightest bronze issues in the British series. Struck for use in Malta, where they corresponded in value with the old Maltese grano, third-farthings were never legal tender in the United Kingdom.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Farthing - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1866-1888 from Malta is that it was one of the smallest coins ever issued by the British Empire, with a diameter of only 13mm. Despite its small size, it was still a widely used denomination in Malta and other British colonies during the Victorian era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 576000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 144000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 162000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 288000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 144000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 144000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 288000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Farthing - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1866-1888 coin.
