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1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
| 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 |
| Years | 1954-1956 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Eurasian wren left (Troglodytes troglodytes), date above and denomination below (from the Greek 'troglodytes' meaning cave-dweller).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1955
HWP
FARTHING
Designer: Harold Wilson Parker
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).The designer's initials are located on the truncation of the bust and require a degree of magnification to see clearly.
The original weight of these pieces was 1/10 ounce avoirdupois (43.75 grains).
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, featuring Elizabeth II's first portrait and made of bronze, is that it was the last coin to be issued with the old style of coinage, which had been in use since the 1816. The coin was minted from 1954 to 1956 and was eventually replaced by the decimal system in 1971.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 6566400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 5779200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 1996800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN') 1954-1956 coin.
