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    1956 Farthing Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN')

    Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
    1956United Kingdom
    Part of Pre-decimal coins

    1956 Farthing Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Farthing coin struck in 1956 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 1,996,800 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £0.50, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1956 has not been priced separately. It is rated 3/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in bronze, weighs 2.83 g and measures 20 mm across.

    Denomination
    Farthing
    Type Value
    £0.50
    Numista type value, Very Fine · Oct 20261956 not priced separatelyHow we value coins
    Condition
    Circulation
    Mintage
    1,996,800

    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 1956 Farthing (Elizabeth II) rare?

    Its circulation mintage of 1,996,800 is the 3rd lowest of 66 circulation Farthing coins in the catalogue.

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