1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN', United Kingdom

Main information

Country:
United Kingdom
Years of Minting:
1953
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Eurasian wren left (Troglodytes troglodytes), date above and denomination below (from the Greek troglodytes meaning cave-dweller).

Engraver:

Harold Wilson Parker

Designer:

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Obverse

Description:

Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Note: with 'BRITT:OMN'

Engraver:

Mary Gillick

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

ELIZABETH II DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REGINA F:D:+

Reverse:

1953 HWP FARTHING

Composition

Bronze

Size

Weight:2.83 g
Diameter:20 mm
Thickness:1.37 mm
Edge:Plain

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1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN', United Kingdom

Main information

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Coin Design

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Obverse

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Edge

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