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© 1925collection (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Farthing - George V
| Bronze | 2.83 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1925 |
| 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#4097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right, denomination above, sea behind, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FARTHING
1925
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The original weight of these pieces was 43.75 grains or one tenth ounce avoirdupois.1911 obverse die varieties:
In common with most of the coins of 1911, the farthing comes in Hollow Neck and Flat Neck varieties. The Flat neck is ever so slightly scarcer.
Obverse 1A Above 'B.M.' the neck is hollow;
Obverse 1B Above 'B.M.' the neck is flat (slightly more scarce);
