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    1911 Farthing George V

    1911United KingdomDark finish; obv varieties (see comments)
    Part of Pre-decimal coins

    Worth about £0.95 in circulated condition. 5,196,800 were minted, the 21st lowest of any circulation Farthing.

    Denomination
    Farthing
    Estimated Value
    £0.95
    Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    Circulation
    Mintage
    5,196,800

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Bronze
    Weight:2.83g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:20mm
    Thickness:1.3mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
    Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

    Features & Details

    RoundBronze
    Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
    Value date:26 Sep 2026

    Is the 1911 Farthing (George V) rare?

    21st/ 64

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its circulation mintage of 5,196,800 is the 21st lowest of 64 circulation Farthing coins in the catalogue.

    George V Farthing by year

    1912 Farthing (George V) →
    • 1913 Farthing (George V)
    • 1914 Farthing (George V)
    • 1915 Farthing (George V)
    • 1916 Farthing (George V)
    • 1917 Farthing (George V)
    • 1918 Farthing (George V)
    • 1919 Farthing (George V)
    • 1920 Farthing (George V)
    • 1921 Farthing (George V)
    • 1922 Farthing (George V)

    About the 1911 Farthing George V

    The George V coin from 1911 holds a notable place in numismatic history, representing a period of British monarchy marked by significant social and political change. Struck at the Royal Mint in Tower Hill, this bronze coin features the effigy of King George V on the obverse, showcasing a refined portrait that symbolises the transition from Victorian ideals to modernity in early 20th century Britain. The coin's design, paired with its circulation condition, provides insights into the everyday economic life of the time, and while it may not be the rarest of coins, it serves as a vital piece for understanding the broader historical and cultural context of the United Kingdom during George V's reign, appealing to both novice collectors and seasoned numismatists.

    ⓘHow this was written

    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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