Bronze farthing

Also known as: Quarter penny

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

19th to 20th century

Issuing entity

United Kingdom

The smallest British bronze denomination of the pre-decimal era, one quarter of a penny.

Historical context

Withdrawn from circulation after inflation made the denomination redundant.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Date-by-date mintages require transcription from a printed catalogue
  • Obverse portrait varieties by reign need verification
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