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Medal - History of British Currency Farthing
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | A gold-plated 1946 British farthing coin insert is set to the left of the field, displaying a wren in relief. To the right, a detailed high-relief depiction of Westminster Abbey fills the field. The legend arcs around the border, reading GREAT BRITAIN at the top and FARTHING 1937-1952 along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Standing figure of Britannia facing right, wearing a plumed helmet and classical armour, holding a trident in her left hand and an olive branch in her right extended toward a raised relief map of Great Britain occupying the right portion of the field. A round shield bearing the Union flag rests at her side. The legend HISTORY OF BRITISH CURRENCY arcs along the lower border, with the Bayerisches Münzkontor mintmark below. |
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