Edward VII - Farthing 1903 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom
King: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mintage: 5,331,000    
Years: 1903 (1902-1910)
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/4 Penny = 1/48 shilling (1/960 LSD)
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: AU/MS
References: KM# 792, Sp# 3992

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

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: 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:
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue.

Lettering:
FARTHING
1903

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
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.

Riferimento : KM# 792, Sp# 3992

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