1953 farthing value - UK - obv 1, rev B
United Kingdom
farthing
Elizabeth II
1953 1B
What is a 1953 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1953 (1B) farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.05 | £0.15 | £0.45 | £3 | £9 | £12+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the laureate bust of the
young Queen Elizabeth II facing left, with the
surrounding legend:'+ ELIZABETH II DEI
GRA:BRITT:OMN:REGINA F:D:'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
First Queen Elizabeth II era United Kingdom farthing.
'+' lines up with bead (obverse 1).
'I' in 'FARTHING' lines up with bead (reverse B).
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | approx. 2.8 grams |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 6,131,037 (inc. varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common variant |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | Harold Wilson Parker |
1953 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
obverse 1, reverse B
1953 United Kingdom
farthing design
obverse 1, reverse B
The 1953 United Kingdom farthing
reverse shows a wren, facing left.
The date is above the main design,
and the word 'FARTHING' below.
primary varieties: 'obverse 1, reverse A',
'obverse 1, reverse B', 'obverse 2, reverse A',
and 'obverse 2, reverse B'.
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |
The retail value of a 1953
'obverse 1, reverse B'
British farthing can range
from £0.05 to over £12, depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.