1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN' obverse
Obverse
1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN' reverse
Reverse
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1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait with 'BRITT:OMN'

CountryUK Year1953 Denom1 Farthing Mintage2 MintRoyal Mint MetalBronze Melt ~£0.03
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1953
Denomination1 Farthing
Face value0p
Mintage2
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1960
CompositionBronze
Weight2.830g
Diameter20.0mm
Thickness1.37mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.

Reverse

Eurasian wren left (Troglodytes troglodytes), date above and denomination below (from the Greek 'troglodytes' meaning cave-dweller). Script: Latin

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.0910
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.03
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