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1 Farthing - Edward VII
| Bronze | 2.83 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1910 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, sea behind, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
F A R T H I N G
1907
Edge
Plain
Comment
The original weight of these pieces was 43.75 grains or one tenth ounce avoirdupois.Artificial darkening:
Due to the fact that on occasion uncirculated farthings had been passed off as half sovereigns, those struck between 1897 and 1917 were produced with an artificially darkened finish. The method adopted was to use acid fumes to darken the coins giving them a 'blackened' appearance, however on some coins this has resulted in shades down to light brown.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, made of Bronze and weighing 2.83g, is that it was the last coin to be issued with the image of King Edward VII. He was the longest-reigning British monarch at the time, ruling from 1901 until his death in 1910. The coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side, while the other side features a wreath surrounding the value of the coin. This coin is a piece of history and a collector's item, and it's interesting to note that it was the last coin to feature King Edward VII before his death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 5125100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 | 5331200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 3628800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 4076800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 5340100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 | 4399300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 4264900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 8852400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 2598400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing - Edward VII 1902-1910 coin.
