Queen Elizabeth II 1955 Farthing
Farthing Details:
- Diameter : 20mm, Weight : 2.852g
- Mintage 5,779,200
- Value ranges from £0.10 - £2.00 and above, depending on condition (Source Collectors Coins GB 2009)
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1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956
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Obverse Design: Elizabeth's bust facing right, (by Mary Gillick) abbreviated legend is as follows: ELIZABETH VII DEI GRATIA:REGINA F:D: (Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith) |
Reverse Design: Wren facing right, with the word "FARTHING" below and the date above. |
Varieties
- There are 1 known varieties of this coin.
What Happened in 1955?
- Great Britain declares State of Emergency due to National Rail Strike
- The first Commercial TV Station with advertisements starts in London, England
- Great Britain effected by worst winter storms causing roads, rail and problems with food and medical supplies
- 'In God We Trust' is added to all US paper currency
- Ruth Ellis the last woman in England to be executed is hung at Holloway Prison
- Disneyland opens in California
- First pocket transistor radios available
Fish Fingers are marketed by Bird's Eye