Edward VII - 1/3 Farthing 1902 - Great Britain, Colonial issue. (ex.2)

Country: United Kingdom
King: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type: Standard circulation coin 
Years: 1902
Value: 1/3 Farthing = 1/144 shilling (1/2880 LSD)
Mintage: 288,000
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: MS/UNC
References: KM# 791, Sp# 3993

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII facing right, legend around.

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.

Engraver: George William de Saulles. 

Reverse:
Crowned denomination above date, laurel wreath surrounding.

Lettering:
ONE THIRD
FARTHING
1902

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# 791, Sp# 3993

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

Collection : Edward VII - King Emperor (1901-1910) of United Kingdom & British India