King Edward VII 1904 Farthing
Farthing Details:
- Diameter : 20mm, Weight : 2.834g
- Mintage 3,628,800
- Value ranges from £1.00 - £55.00 and above, depending on condition (Source Collectors Coins GB 2009)
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- 1904 farthings were chemically darkened, to avoid the being confused for half sovereigns, these were very similar in size. Some were done with a full lustre giving an additional coin.
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Obverse Design: Edward's bust facing right, abbreviated legend is as follows: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP (Edward VII by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India) |
Reverse Design: Seated Britannia facing right, holding a shield and trident, with the word "FARTHING" above and the date below. |
Varieties
- There are 1 known varieties of this coin.
What Happened in 1904?
- Radar is patented by Christian Hulsmeyer.
- A telephone answering machine is invented.
- Marconi Co establishes "CQD" as 1st intl radio distress signal.
- The comic book is invented.
- 1st main line electric train in UK (Liverpool to Southport
- Ice cream cone makes its debut.
- Dali Lama signs treaty allowing British commerce in Tibet.
- George Bernard Shaws "John Bull's Other Island," premieres in London.