George VI Farthing 1937-1952 |
GEORGE VI FARTHING 1937-1952 |
The obverse was originally designed for use on Edward VIII Farthing and it is by Sir Thomas Humphrey Pagent. The reverse was originally designed for use on Edward VIII Farthing. The Britannia reverse was dropped and a wren design by Harold Wilson Parker was chosen instead. They were produced in every year from 1937 to 1952. After 1948 the title of emperor of India (IND:IMP) was no longer used on the Halfpenny because India had became independent country. 1937-1952 Bronze, 2.84 grams, 20mm Diameter. |
Courtesy of Rob Pearce www.rpcoins.co.uk |
George VI Threepence 1949-1952 (without IND:IMP) |
Courtesy of Rob Pearce www.rpcoins.co.uk |