1917 1 Farthing - George V
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Description
Uncrowned portrait of King George V facing left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:
BM
Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
ReverseSeated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, sea behind, date in exergue.
Lettering:
FARTHING
1917
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
EdgePlain
Specifications
Country: United Kingdom
King; George V (1910-1936)
Type; Standard circulation coin
Years; 1911-1925
Value; 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling (1/960)
Currency; Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition; Bronze
Weight; 2.83 g
Diameter; 20 mm
Thickness; 1.3 mm
Shape; Round
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