• Obverse: Portrait of King Edward VII, inscription: "EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR".

• Reverse: St. George seated on a rock with a shield, denomination “FARTHING” below.

• Composition: Bronze.

• Weight: 2.83 g.

• Diameter: 20 mm.

• Edge: Plain.

• Mint: Royal Mint, London.

Historical Insight:
The farthing was a staple of British everyday transactions. Coins from Edward VII’s reign are appreciated for their elegant portraiture and as a bridge between the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Collecting Note:
While small in value, farthings from 1901 hold interest for collectors due to the beginning of Edward VII’s reign and their role in daily life at the turn of the century.