1942 farthing value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
farthing
George VI
1942
What is a 1942 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1942 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.05 | £0.05 | £0.15 | £0.65 | £2 | £3+ |
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
F:D:IND:IMP.'
images courtesy of About Farthings
Notes:
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | approx. 2.8 grams |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 28,857,600 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
| Reverse | Harold Wilson Parker |
1942 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1942 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 1942 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
1942 British farthing can
range from £0.05 to over
£3, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.