United Kingdom
farthing
Elizabeth II
1956
What is a 1956 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1956 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.05 | £0.20 | £0.65 | £2 | £5 | £7+ |
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 laureate bust of the
young Queen Elizabeth II facing left, with the
surrounding legend:'+ ELIZABETH II DEI
GRATIA REGINA F:D:'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Last United Kingdom farthing.
UK farthing demonitised in 1960.
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Edge | plain |
Weight | approx. 2.8 grams |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,996,800 |
Scarcity | harder for period |
Obverse | Mary Gillick |
Reverse | Harold Wilson Parker |
1956 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1956 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 1956 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
1956 British farthing can
range from £0.05 to over
£7, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.