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Coin - Farthing, George V, Great Britain, 1911
Reg. No: NU 1538
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- Summary:
- Bronze coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
George V (1911-1936)
This coin was given a dark finish in order to minimize the chance that it could be passed as a half-sovereign. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 20 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.88 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Edgar Bertram Mackennal, Sculptor (1863-1931), HRH King George V (1865-1936), Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1911 AD |
| Denomination: | Farthing |
| Obverse Description: | Bare head of the King facing left; below on neck truncation in small letters, B.M. (Bertram MacKennal); around, GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP: |
| Reverse Description: | Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and flowing robes; she holds a trident and rests her right hand on a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag; around above, FARTHING; in exergue, 1911 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | King George V, England, Great Britain, 1911 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1911 |
| Artist: | Sir Bertram Mackennal |
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