George V - One Third Farthing 1913 - United Kingdom

Country: United Kingdom
King: George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1913 
Value: 1/3 Farthing = 1/144 shilling (1/2880 LSD)
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Mintage: 288,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: UNC
References: KM# 823, Sp# 4062

Avers:
Uncrowned portrait of King George V facing left, legend around

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP:

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Revers:
Crowned denomination above date, laurel wreath surrounding.

Lettering:
ONE THIRD
FARTHING
1913

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
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.

Reference : KM# 823, Sp# 4062

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India