Country | United Kingdom |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-date) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1954-1956 |
Value | 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling (1/960 LSD) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 2.83 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Thickness | 1.33 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 12-31-1960 |
References | KM# 895, Sp# 4159 |
Young laureate portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.
Note: no 'BRITT:OMN'
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:+
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Eurasian wren left (Troglodytes troglodytes), date above and denomination below (from the Greek 'troglodytes' meaning cave-dweller).
Lettering:
1955
HWP
FARTHING
Engraver: Harold Wilson Parker
Plain
The original weight of these pieces was 1/10 ounce avoirdupois (43.75 grains).
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