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⅓ Farthing - William IV
1835 year| Copper | 1.57 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ⅓ Farthing (1⁄2880) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1972) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, holding trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in left, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 288 to the pound avoirdupois (1/18 ounce or 24.3 grains each). 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
The ⅓ Farthing coin from Malta, issued during the reign of William IV in 1835, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for coinage at that time. Most coins from this era were made of precious metals like gold or silver, but the use of copper for this coin reflects the economic and political context of Malta during that period. The coin's design, featuring the profile of William IV on one side and the Malta coat of arms on the other, is also notable for its historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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