1953 Farthing Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', 1+A)
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United Kingdom1+A
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Farthing Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', 1+A) is a United Kingdom Farthing coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 1,300,000 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £0.44, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): this issue has not been priced separately. It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in bronze, weighs 2.83 g and measures 20 mm across.
Denomination
Farthing
Type Value
£0.44
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
1,300,000
Physical Properties
Composition:Bronze
Weight:2.83g
Shape:Round
Diameter:20mm
Thickness:1.37mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
RoundBronze
Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1953 Farthing (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 1,300,000 is the lowest of 66 circulation Farthing coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1953 Elizabeth II Farthing
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Farthing Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', 2+B) | Circulation | with 'BRITT:OMN', 2+B | 6,131,000 | £0.44Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1953 Farthing Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', 1+A) (this page) | Circulation | with 'BRITT:OMN', 1+A | 1,300,000 | £0.44Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1953 Farthing Elizabeth II BU (with 'BRITT:OMN', 1+B) | BU | with 'BRITT:OMN', 1+B | 200,000 | — |
| 1953 Farthing Elizabeth II BU (with 'BRITT:OMN', 2+A) | BU | with 'BRITT:OMN', 2+A | 50,000 | — |
| 1953 Farthing Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 40,000 | — |
| 1953 Farthing Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN', Matt Proof | 2 | — |
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