Country United Kingdom
Type Common coin
Years 1937-1948
Value 1 Farthing = 1/48 Shilling (1/960 LSD)
Metal Bronze
Weight 2.9 g
Diameter 20.2 mm
Thickness 1.38 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 12-31-1960
References KM# 843, Sp# 4116
Obverse
Uncrowned bust of King George VI facing left, legend around
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP
Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) facing left, date above and denomination below. From the Greek meaning 'cave-dweller'.
Lettering:
1938
HWP
FARTHING
Engraver: Harold Wilson Parker
Edge
Smooth
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