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Third Farthing
George V 1910-1936 AD
Fractional farthings were initially introduced in 1827, in the form of a third farthing in Malta. These fractional coins were produced to accommodate the differences in living costs between some of the colonies and the UK. It was found that some of the colonies required smaller denominations to facilitate local trade and therefore they were produced as a colonial currency, but are commonly recognised as part of the British pre-decimal currency system.
Third farthings (1827 - 1913) were produced to be used in Malta. The Grano (introduced before British Rule) was the standard local currency which was equivalent to 1/12 of a penny. A decision was therefore made to introduce a denomination equivalent to the existing currency.
Third farthings (1827 - 1913) were produced to be used in Malta. The Grano (introduced before British Rule) was the standard local currency which was equivalent to 1/12 of a penny. A decision was therefore made to introduce a denomination equivalent to the existing currency.
The Copper Third Farthing
The design of the copper half farthings for George IV, William IV, and Victoria show a standard portrait on the obverse, while the reverse shows Britannia facing right seated with a shield and trident. They weigh about 1.57g and have a diameter of 16mm.
The 1844 copper third-farthing of Victoria comes in two varieties. A few rare versions have RE rather than REG on the reverse, but Peck considers these to be late Mint strikings not issued for circulation.
The Bronze Third Farthing
In common with the other larger denominations, a switch to bronze was made in 1860. The reverse design was changed to show the inscription ONE THIRD FARTHING with the date below, surrounded by a laurel wreath with crown above. The obverse has a portrait of the Queen quite unlike that on any other UK coin.
These small coins weigh about 0.9g and have a diameter of 15mm, and are thus the lightest bronze coins in the British series. Many varieties exist, but Peck does not give a detailed listing of these.
None of the bronze coins are scarce, and those issued by Edward VII in 1902 and George V in 1913 used to be reasonably often found in mint state.
The design of the copper half farthings for George IV, William IV, and Victoria show a standard portrait on the obverse, while the reverse shows Britannia facing right seated with a shield and trident. They weigh about 1.57g and have a diameter of 16mm.
The 1844 copper third-farthing of Victoria comes in two varieties. A few rare versions have RE rather than REG on the reverse, but Peck considers these to be late Mint strikings not issued for circulation.
The Bronze Third Farthing
In common with the other larger denominations, a switch to bronze was made in 1860. The reverse design was changed to show the inscription ONE THIRD FARTHING with the date below, surrounded by a laurel wreath with crown above. The obverse has a portrait of the Queen quite unlike that on any other UK coin.
These small coins weigh about 0.9g and have a diameter of 15mm, and are thus the lightest bronze coins in the British series. Many varieties exist, but Peck does not give a detailed listing of these.
None of the bronze coins are scarce, and those issued by Edward VII in 1902 and George V in 1913 used to be reasonably often found in mint state.
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