1955 Farthing Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
1955United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1955 Farthing Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Farthing coin struck in 1955 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 5,779,200 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £0.50, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1955 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
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
5,779,200
Physical Properties
Composition:Bronze
Weight:2.83g
Shape:Round
Diameter:20mm
Thickness:1.33mm
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 1955 Farthing (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 5,779,200 is the 25th lowest of 66 circulation Farthing coins in the catalogue.
Elizabeth II Farthing by year
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