1953 Farthing Elizabeth II BU (with 'BRITT:OMN', 1+B)
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United Kingdom1+B
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Farthing Elizabeth II BU (with 'BRITT:OMN', 1+B) is a United Kingdom Farthing coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 200,000 were minted. It is rated 3/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in bronze, weighs 2.83 g and measures 20 mm across.
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
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Is the 1953 Farthing (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its BU mintage of 200,000 is the 2nd lowest of 2 BU 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) | 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) (this page) | 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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