George V was the monarch who was never meant to be king, as he became heir to the throne after the death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor. The reign of George V was defined by the First World War and its aftermath, which saw the British monarchy become a symbol of national unity. 

The farthing was one of the smallest denominations to enter circulation, earning its name from the term ‘fourthing’ or fourth of a penny. The classic design of Britannia appears on the reverse of this George V farthing. 

This coin is also available as part of The Making of Modern Britain George V Bundle, which offers collectors the opportunity to own an example of each of the circulating coins of George V’s reign.