United Kingdom
farthing
George VI
1949
What is a 1949 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1949 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.05 | £0.10 | £0.20 | £0.90 | £3 | £4+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the bare head of King
George VI facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
FIDEI DEF.'
images courtesy of About Farthings
Notes:
Change to obverse legend, relecting India's
independence from the United Kingdom.
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | plain |
Weight | approx. 2.8 grams |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 8,424,000 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
Reverse | Harold Wilson Parker |
1949 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1949 United Kingdom
farthing design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |
The 1949 United Kingdom farthing
reverse shows a wren, facing left.
The date is above the main design,
and the word 'FARTHING' below.
The retail value of a
1949 British farthing can
range from £0.05 to over
£4, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.