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Estimated Value
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$46.34
Name or Denominations
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Issuer
United Kingdom
Ruler
George VI ( 1936-1952 )
Year of Minting
1937-1948
Currency
Pound sterling ( 1158-1971 )
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.38 mm
Material
Bronze
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, legend around.
Back design
Eurasian wren left (Troglodytes troglodytes), date above and denomination below (from the Greek 'troglodytes' meaning cave-dweller).
Year of Minting
1937-1948
King
George VI ( 1936-1952 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX F : D : IND : IMP. HP Reverse: 1938 HWP FARTHING
Context
The standard weight of these pieces was 160 to the pound or one tenth ounce avoirdupois (43.75 grains).
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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