1 Farthing - George VI With "King and Emperor"; Large Head

1 Farthing - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) - obverse1 Farthing - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Jamaica
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1938-1947
Value 1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency Pound (1822-1969)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 2.75 g
Diameter 20.25 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
9992
References KM# 30
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Series: 1938 series

Obverse

Crowned head of George VI facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
PM

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Coat of arms of Jamaica.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMAICA
FARTHING
1945
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI

Translation: Both Indies serving one.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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1938  480 000 $ 1.60 $ 8.70 25%
1938  0.6% Proof
1942  480 000 $ 0.22 $ 0.48 $ 5.20 26%
1945  480 000 $ 1.30 $ 3.40 $ 3.90 $ 4.90 50%
1945  0.8% Proof
1947  192 000 $ 2.40 19%
1947  0.9% Proof

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