Année d'émission 1878
Atelier London Mint
Métal Bronze
Qualité TTB+
Quantité frappée 288 000
Tranche Lisse
Valeur faciale 1/3 Farthing
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Country: Great Britain, Victoria Queen.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1878 (1866-1888)
Value: 1/3 Farthing = 1/144 Shilling (1/2880 LSD)
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 0.9 g.
Diameter: 15 mm
Shape: Round
Mintage: 288,000
Grade: XF40
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes =12-31-1960
References: KM# 750, Sp# 3960
Obverse:
Second laureate portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.
Lettering: VICTORIA D. G. BRITT. REG. F. D.
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britains Defender of the Faith.
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.
Reverse:
Crowned denomination above date, laurel wreath surrounding.
Lettering:
ONE THIRD
FARTHING
1878
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.
Référence : KM# 750, Sp# 3960
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Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India