MS63 | UNITED KINGDOM. Edward VII, 1901-10.
Bronze Farthing, 1903. London Mint. Darkened Finish.
On occasion uncirculated farthings had been passed off as half sovereigns. Examples struck between 1897 and 1917 were produced with an artificially darkened finish. This was achieved with the use of acid fumes to darken the coins giving them a 'blackened' appearance, however on some coins this has resulted in shades down to light brown.
Bare head of King Edward VII facing right; De S. below; around, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:. Design by George William de Saulles. / Britannia seated on a rock facing right, holding a trident and shield decorated with the Union flag; date in exergue; around above, FARTHING. Design by Leonard Charles Wyon. Edge plain.
Stunning Blue Silk Toning. Premium quality coin. Beautiful eye appeal.

In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS63 , certification number 40219218.

PCGS population in this grade: 4.
PCGS population in higher grade: 12.
Reference: S-3992
Mintage: 5,331,200.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Thickness: 1.38 mm.
Weight: 2.83 g.
Composition: Bronze.

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