© The Royal Mint, 1953
© The Royal Mint, 1953
1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953 year| Bronze | 2.83 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Eurasian wren left (Troglodytes troglodytes), date above and denomination below (from the Greek 'troglodytes' meaning cave-dweller).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1953
HWP
FARTHING
Engraver: Harold Wilson Parker
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).The original weight of these pieces was 43.75 grains or one tenth ounce avoirdupois.
Obverse and reverse die varieties:
Obverse 1 Cross to bead;
Obverse 2 Cross between beads;
Reverse A F between beads;
Reverse B F to bead;
