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1/3 Farthing - George V
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 1913 |
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| Weight | 0.94 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central field displays the denomination inscription ONE THIRD FARTHING in two lines, with the date 1913 below, all enclosed within a wreath of oak leaves and acorns tied at the base. Surmounting the wreath at the top is an imperial crown with jewelled arches and a cross pattée finial. A beaded border runs around the entire reverse. |
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The 1/3 farthing was struck exclusively for use in Malta, where it served as the equivalent of one grain in local currency. By 1913, demand for the denomination was largely vestigial — Malta's economy had long integrated with British sterling at practical levels, and these tiny bronzes circulated more out of habit than necessity. Production runs were accordingly small, and the 1913 issue was among the last; the denomination was abolished shortly after.