Material: Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
Diameter: 20 mm
Mint / Mintmark: Royal Mint, London (no mintmark)
Obverse: The obverse side displays the left-facing, un-crowned profile of King George V, designed by Australian sculptor Bertram Mackennal. Surrounding his portrait is the abbreviated Latin inscription "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:", declaring him King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, and Emperor of India. The reverse side depicts Leonard Charles Wyon's classic rendering of Lady Britannia seated with a trident and shield, with the word "FARTHING" above her and the year minted below. Strikingly distinct from other bronze currency of the era, this specific piece features an artificially darkened, nearly black surface treatment.
Reverse: Seated Britannia with trident and shield, legend “FARTHING,” date 1917 below
Circa: 1917
Notes:
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Treasure detail
UK 1917 Farthing
Under Review