COMPLETE COLLECTION: King George V Farthings (1911 to 1919)

This is a complete collection of farthings minted during the first decade of the rule of King George V. 

George V, the second son of Edward VII, was born on 3 June 1865 and married Mary of Teck who bore him five sons and a daughter. He was King through World War I and visited the front on several occasions.

He suffered a fall breaking his pelvis on of these visits, an injury that would pain him for the rest of his life. He watched the Empire divide; Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa all went through changes. He died on 20^th January 1936 only months after his Silver Jubilee.

Portrait of King George V

 The ten (10) coins offered here are all in SUPERB Condition, ranging from Excellent Fine to Uncirculated. The dates are 1911 (first year issue), 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918 (both black and bright varieties) and 1919.

Catalogue value of over R750.00. Please see following picture¿