1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, without `BRITT:OMN`

€2,345.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1954-1956
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness1.33 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to31 December 1960
Reference(s) KM#895, Sp#4159
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.  Note: no `BRITT:OMN`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:+ M · G ·
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionEurasian wren left (Troglodytes troglodytes), date above and denomination below (from the Greek `troglodytes` meaning cave-dweller).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1955 HWP FARTHING
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1954  - - 6 566 400
1955  - - 5 779 200
1956  - - 1 996 800
Catalog ID8505050130
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