Elizabeth II Farthings

A short series, with interesting varieties for 1953. 1956 is a little scarcer than the other dates, although most surviving specimens are in high grade.

Elizabeth II Farthing Issues

1953 1+A 1953 1+A
1953 1+B 1953 1+B
1953 2+A 1953 2+A
1953 2+B 1953 2+B
1954 Farthing 1954
1955 Farthing 1955
1956 Farthing 1956

Specifications

  • Diameter: 20 mm
  • Weight: 2.8 g
  • Alloys: Copper 95.5%, Tin 3%, Zinc 1.5%

1953

Four varieties:

  • 1+A - only issued in plastic 9-coin 1953 sets (Scarce)
  • 1+B (Rare)
  • 2+A (Rarest)
  • 2+B - issued for currency (Very common)
1953 Varieties
1953 1+A Left 1+A -
  • F between beads
  • '+' to a bead
 1953 1+A Right
1953 1+B Left 2+A -
  • F at a bead
  • '+' to a bead
 1953 1+B Right
1953 2+A Left 1+B -
  • F between beads
  • '+' between beads
 1953 2+A Right
1953 2+B Left 2+B -
  • F at a bead
  • '+' between beads
 1953 2+B Right
In summary...
1953 Summary

1954

1956 Farthing
Obverse Reverse
1954 obv 1954 rev

1955

1955 Farthing
Obverse Reverse
1955 obv 1955 rev

1956

1956 Farthing
Obverse Reverse
1956 obv 1956 rev
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