coin; farthing

Production date
1936
 Description
George V farthing. Image on the obverse is of a bust and Britannia on the reverse.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1936
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP"
embossing:reverse:"FARTHING/ 1936"
Associated date
1936
Associated person
Associated place
Britain
Associated notes
During 1936 no coins were issued for currency in England bearing the name or portrait of Edward VIII. As George died early in January, probably all the coins bearing the date 1936 were struck during the reign of Edward VIII.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2cm (Dia 13/16")
Accession number
1977-042-167

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