Design types are detailed below, once you have identified and noted the relevant “design type” select a date to view specific variety images, die combinations and minor varieties
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George VI Farthing & Reign Details |
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Born :14 December 1895 Coronation:12 May 1937 Died: 6 February 1952 Reign :16 yrs Farthing Diameter: 20mm Farthing Thickness: 1.5 – 1.75mm Farthing Weight: 2.75 – 2.9g Farthing Edge: Plain |
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Obverse Design 1 (1937 – 1948) |
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George’s head and neck facing left. The engravers initials H.P. (T.H. Paget) are raised, and are located below the base of the bust, above the “M” of IMP. The legend which reads “GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.” almost encircles the bust. The legend is an abbreviated translation of “George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India” The border consists of teeth, and the teeth sit inside a small raised rim. |
Obverse Design 2 (1949 – 1952) |
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Similar to Obverse 1, with George’s head and neck facing left. The engravers initials H.P. (T.H. Paget) are raised, slightly larger in size, and are located below the base of the bust, now above the “E” of DEF. The amended legend which reads “GEORGIVS VI D:G: BR: OMN: REX FIDEI DEF.” almost encircles the bust, is a larger font and the letter “N” is a completely different style. The legend is an abbreviated translation of “George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith” The border consists of teeth, and the teeth sit inside a small raised rim. |
Reverse Design A (1937 – 1952) |
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The new non-heraldic design with a wren facing left, the denomination “FARTHING” below, and the date in numerals above. Behind the wren’s left foot is the engravers monogram “HWP”. The border consists of teeth, and the teeth sit inside a small raised rim. The “I” in FARTHING points directly to a gap between two border teeth. |