Understanding old British money - pounds, shillings and pence
Before decimalization on 15 February 1971, there were twenty (20) shillings per pound. The shilling was subdivided into twelve (12) pennies. The penny was further sub-divided into two …
Farthing (British coin) - Wikipedia
The farthing (from Old English fēorðing, from fēorða, a fourth) was a British coin worth one quarter of a penny, or 1 / 960 of a pound sterling. Initially minted in copper, and then in bronze, it …
UK farthing coin values - 1801 to 1967
Values, images, and specifications for British farthing coins from 1801 to 1967.
1 Farthing - George VI (with 'IND:IMP') - United Kingdom - Numista
Detailed information about the coin 1 Farthing, George VI (with 'IND:IMP'), United Kingdom, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, …
How Much is a Farthing Worth? - The Coin Expert
Farthings were worth 1/4 of a penny during their circulation and have gone on to become sought after by coin collectors; but how much are they worth to collectors today? It’s incredibly hard to …
History of the British farthing - Wikipedia
The British farthing (derived from the Old English feorthing, a fourth part) [1] was a British coin worth a quarter of an old penny (1⁄960 of a pound sterling). It ceased to be struck after 1956 …
Penny-farthing - Wikipedia
The penny-farthing, also known as a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary, is an early type of bicycle. [1] It was popular in the 1870s and 1880s, with its large front wheel providing high …
British coins: the farthing - Retrowow
A farthing was an old British coin in the pounds, shillings and pence system. For most of its history it was the smallest value British coin. A farthing had a value of one quarter of an old penny, or …
The Farthing - Coin Parade
2018年9月11日 · The Farthing was a small British coin that was worth one-quarter of an old penny – 1/960th of a Pound. It’s name derives from the Anglo-Saxon feorthing or fourthling, meaning …
What is a Farthing? - APMEX
2024年12月11日 · The farthing was a small British coin that played a significant role in the country’s economy for centuries. As its design evolved, it reflected shifts in British society, …