The British 1902 Third Farthing coin, designed by George William de Saulles, features the effigy of King Edward VII. In 1902, the United Kingdom was transitioning to a new reign following Queen Victorias death. The coin’s copper-nickel composition reflected the economic constraints of the time, as metal shortages influenced minting decisions.
Politically, 1902 marked the beginning of Edward VII’s reign during a period of imperial stability. The 1902 Third Farthing coin’s design symbolized continuity under the new king. Its metal and small denomination reflected practical economic needs in everyday transactions during a time of global trade expansion and domestic shifts in the British Empire.