Farthing Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

farthing

1801 to 1967

Values, images, and specifications for British

farthing coins from 1801 to 1967.

Farthing coins continued in to

the UK era of British history,

and were circulated under all

monarchs, except Edward VIII.

The declining demand for this

low denomination eventually

resulted in the the farthing

being demonitised in 1960.

The United Kingdom farthing obverse features the monarch

of the time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.

Three reverse types were used during this period. The first

shows Britannia facing left, the second shows Britannia facing

right, and the third shows a wren, with 'FARTHING' beneath.

1 farthing = 1/4 of a penny

= 1/48 of a shilling = 1/960 of a pound

The first circulation issue United Kingdom

era British farthing was minted in 1806,

and the last in 1956.

We have also included coins from George III's

era prior to the formation of the United Kingdom

in 1801, as his reign was both prior and post.

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