1 Farthing - George V modified effigy

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1926-1936
Value	1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	2.83 g
Diameter	20 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1960
Number	N# 5545
References	KM# 825 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 4061 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George V facing left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:
BM

Unabridged legend: Georgius V Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, sea behind, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FARTHING
1934

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

The original weight of these pieces was 43.75 grains or one tenth ounce avoirdupois.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1926	9 792 300	$ 0.63	$ 0.63	$ 0.64	$ 1.00	$ 1.30	$ 3.00	$ 4.00		26%
1926									Proof	0.2%
1927	7 868 300	$ 0.23	$ 0.43	$ 0.58	$ 1.10	$ 1.40	$ 2.20	$ 10		27%
1927									Proof	0.19%
1928	11 625 600	$ 0.37	$ 0.78	$ 1.00	$ 1.20	$ 1.70	$ 2.80	$ 4.10		34%
1928									Proof	0.2%
1929	8 419 200	$ 0.17	$ 0.79	$ 0.79	$ 1.00	$ 1.40	$ 5.00	$ 7.00		28%
1929									Proof	0.17%
1930	4 195 200	$ 0.28	$ 0.76	$ 0.76	$ 1.20	$ 1.40	$ 2.70	$ 2.90		18%
1930									Proof	0.17%
1931	6 595 200	$ 0.69	$ 0.69	$ 0.69	$ 1.10	$ 1.30	$ 2.90	$ 7.00		24%
1931									Proof	0.2%
1932	9 292 800	$ 0.73	$ 0.73	$ 0.73	$ 1.10	$ 1.50	$ 5.00	$ 5.50		30%
1932									Proof	0.2%
1933	4 560 000	$ 0.71	$ 0.71	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 2.70	$ 6.20		18%
1933									Proof	0.17%
1934	3 052 800	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 2.00	$ 2.00	$ 6.90		15%
1934									Proof	0.13%
1935	2 227 200			$ 1.10	$ 1.20	$ 2.00	$ 4.60	$ 8.50		14%
1935									Proof	0.17%
1936	9 734 400	$ 0.29	$ 0.67	$ 1.00	$ 1.10	$ 1.50	$ 1.90	$ 9.80		35%
1936									Proof	0.4%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403 Lot 25274	8 Sep 2024	1926	UNC (NGC MS63 Brown)	USD 312.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 67 Lot 1210	24 Sep 2022	1929	UNC	USD 10.44 (EUR 9.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 82 Lot 2522	13 May 2023	1931	UNC	USD 29.00 (EUR 25.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232404 Lot 64260	18 Jan 2024	1932	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 94 Lot 1014	30 Aug 2023	1934	AU	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 63 Lot 1354	26 Jul 2022	1934	AU	Unsold
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions 2026 January 12 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3129 Lot 32193	12 Jan 2026	1934 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR64 Red)	USD 1037.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 March 16 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61483 Lot 21272	16 Mar 2025	1936	UNC (NGC MS65 Red)	USD 129.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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