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Elizabeth II 1953-56 AD
The farthing of Queen Elizabeth II was only produced in four years, 1953-1956. The reverse was the same as before, while the obverse featured the queen's head by Mary Gillick, with the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRA BRITT OMN REGINA F D in 1953, and ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D for the other three years.
1956 it was apparent that due to inflation the farthing had outlived its usefulness, and minting ceased after that year. The farthing ceased to be legal tender after 31 December 1960.
Diameter : 20mm
Weight : 2.8 - 2.9g
Obverse Design:
Elizabeth's bust facing right, abbreviated legend is as follows:
ELIZABETH VII DEI GRATIA:REGINA F:D:
(Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith)
Reverse Design:
Wren facing right, with the word "FARTHING" below and the date above.
The farthing of Queen Elizabeth II was only produced in four years, 1953-1956. The reverse was the same as before, while the obverse featured the queen's head by Mary Gillick, with the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRA BRITT OMN REGINA F D in 1953, and ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D for the other three years.
1956 it was apparent that due to inflation the farthing had outlived its usefulness, and minting ceased after that year. The farthing ceased to be legal tender after 31 December 1960.
Diameter : 20mm
Weight : 2.8 - 2.9g
Obverse Design:
Elizabeth's bust facing right, abbreviated legend is as follows:
ELIZABETH VII DEI GRATIA:REGINA F:D:
(Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith)
Reverse Design:
Wren facing right, with the word "FARTHING" below and the date above.
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