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You are asking about a 1 Farthing (or 1/4 Penny) coin from Great Britain (KM#843). The coin is 20mm in diameter, made of bronze, and weighs 2.800 grams. The obverse (front) has a portrait of King George VI facing to the left, and the words "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP." (abbreviated Latin for "George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of All Britain (or "All Britons"), Defender of the Faith, and Emperor of India"). The reverse (back) has an image of a wren facing to the left, with "1940" above and "FARTHING" below. 18,360,000 such coins were produced in 1940, as well as a small number of example in Proof for collectors.
According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is valued at US$0.10 in Fine condition, US$0.25 in Very Fine condition, US$0.50 in Extremely Fine condition, and US$7.00 in Uncirculated condition. An example in Proof would be valued at about US$600.00.
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What bird was on the original farthing?
The wren.
What is the bird on the English Farthing?
It's a wren
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 The farthing was eventually withdrawn from circulation in 1980, but the wren remains a beloved symbol in British culture.
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 image was on the reverse of an old British Farthing?
The image on a British Farthing was - From 1937 to 1956, it was a wren. From 1672 to 1937, it was various representations of Britannia.
Did a robin ever appear on the back of a british coin?
No. BUT...a wren did on the back of a modern 20th century farthing.
Penny farthing relation?
A farthing was 1/4 of a penny.
What is the value of a 1975 British Farthing?
The last British Farthing was minted in 1956.
What is the value of a 1964 British Farthing?
The farthing was last produced in Great Britain in 1956.
How much 1954 farthing?
The 1954 farthing is a British coin that was part of the pre-decimal currency system. It features a design of a wren, which is a small bird, on one side, and the inscription "FARTHING" along with the year on the other. Due to its low value and the fact that it was withdrawn from circulation in 1960, its worth today is primarily of interest to collectors and may vary based on condition, typically ranging from a few pence to a couple of pounds.
What is the value of a 1901 silver farthing?
Farthings were not minted from silver, only bronze in 1901. If you have a silver Farthing it would be because somebody has plated it. Modified coins have no collector value.
What is the value of 1916 Irish Farthing?
1p
