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© Royal Mint Museum
1 Farthing - Edward VIII Pattern
1937 year| Bronze | 2.85 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Wren left, date above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1937
HWP
FARTHING
Engraver: Harold Wilson Parker
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Farthing - Edward VIII (Pattern) 1937 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by sculptor and medallist, Edward Carter Preston.
