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A Farthing coin is a denomination of the old redundant predecimal British currency system and dates back to the 13th century.
The name "Farthing" was derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "Feorthing" which is a Forthling or a fourth part.
Originally, the Farthing was made from silver of varying quality and from 1558, they were made from copper and eventually bronze from 1860.
Since 1816, the Farthing has varied from 20 to 23.5mm in diameter and weighed from 2.821 to 4.749 grams.
A Farthing coin represented 1/4 of a Penny (1/4d) or, 1/48th of a Shilling or, 1/960th of a Sovereign or 1/960th of a Pound.
The last Farthing was minted in 1956, but they continued to be used until 1960 when they had become virtually worthless, and were demonetised on the 31st of December, 1960.
At Britains conversion to decimal currency there was no equivalent coin, but the Farthing coin converts to 0.104 New Pence in the new currency.
From a coin collectors perspective, a Farthing coin, depending on the year, condition and method of minting, could be worth anything from a few Pounds to maybe a thousand Pounds GBP.
Please note that since the Farthing is part of a redundant or obsolete currency, it no longer has an "exchange rate" with other currencies.
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What is the value of an 1880 British Half-Farthing?
The last British Half-Farthing coin was issued in 1868.
What is the value of a 1962 British Farthing?
Such a coin does not exist. The last British Farthing was minted in 1956 and they were demonetised in 1960.
What is a half farthing called?
A half farthing is called a "quarter farthing." This term refers to a coin that is worth one-fourth of a farthing, which itself is an old British coin that was worth one quarter of a penny. Although both the farthing and quarter farthing are no longer in circulation, they were used historically in the British currency system.
What is the value an 1887 British Half-Farthing?
The Royal Mint produced no Half-Farthing coins after 1856.
Which bird was on the British Farthing coin?
The 1937 to 1956 British Farthing features a wren on the reverse. All documentation refers to nothing more than simply "Wren". It is suggested by one source that the designer, Thomas Humphrey Paget, probably did not know the type of wren himself, and merely engraved a wren from a picture.
What is the value of an 1871 British Farthing?
Such a coin does not exist. The Royal Mint produced no Farthing coins in 1870 or 1871.
What is a British Penny Farthing coin worth?
A "Penny Farthing" is not a coin, it was a very popular 19th Century bicycle invented in 1871 by British engineer, James Starley. It was called a "Penny Farthing" because of the disparate size of the two wheels, which were likened to a "Penny" and a "Farthing". There were Penny coins and Farthing coins, with four Farthings (Fourthings) to the Penny. Make up your mind which coin you have and resubmit your question.
What is the Canadian equivalent to a British Farthing- current year?
The last British Farthing was minted in 1956 and the coin was demonetised in 1960. There is no British decimal equivalent coin, but at the time of decimalisation, a Farthing, if the coin had existed, would have converted to 0.104 New Pence GBP. At current January 2010 exchange rates, that would be about 2 cents CAD.
What is the value of a 1971 British Farthing?
Such a coin does not exist. The Farthing was last issued in 1956 and withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1960.
Is a Farthing and old Shilling the same?
No. A farthing was a small British copper or bronze coin valued at one quarter of a Penny. A Shilling was a silver coin equal to 12 Pence.
Why was the wren on the farthing?
The wren was featured on the British farthing coin due to its historical and cultural significance in Britain. The wren is a small bird often associated with folklore and was considered a symbol of the countryside. The decision to depict the wren on the farthing, introduced in 1937, also reflected a desire to celebrate British wildlife and heritage during a time when national identity was particularly valued. The farthing was eventually withdrawn from circulation in 1980, but the wren remains a beloved symbol in British culture.
What is the diameter of a British farthing?
The diameter of a British farthing coin is approximately 20.32 millimeters (0.8 inches). The farthing, which was a small denomination of currency in the United Kingdom, was last issued in 1956 and ceased to be legal tender thereafter.
