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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;British Coins Collector, post: 2311458, member: 76833&quot;]Hi:</p><p><br /></p><p>With the information I have available, the blackened Farthing began to be minted in 1897.&nbsp; Some were blackened and some were not due to timing that year.</p><p>(Both types available in 1897)</p><p><br /></p><p>From 1898 to 1917, all were blackened.&nbsp; In 1918 the blackened Farthing was changed again to bright with both types minted in the year of change (1918).</p><p>Someone or body decided it was no longer necessary to make a black Farthing. </p><p>(Maybe the population become smarter)</p><p><br /></p><p>From 1919 forward, only the bright Farthing was minted.</p><p><br /></p><p>Your coin might appear to be the bright version but it is really blackened, in my opinion.&nbsp; My guess is that they were oxidized so oxidized (circulated) bright </p><p>Farthings were also dark in finish in the &quot;bright&quot; years.</p><p><br /></p><p>Collectors of Farthings also have trouble distinguishing both types on auction sites by the photographs.&nbsp; You my have to purchase what you think is the correct one and judge for yourself or ask an expert in Great Britain coins.</p><p>Krause lists both KM numbers in 1897 and also in 1918.</p><p><br /></p><p>If these is still a problem, try a older or newer Krause reference.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope that helps.</p><p><br /></p><p>CW[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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