Bronze farthing
Also known as: Quarter penny
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
19th to 20th century
Issuing entity
United KingdomThe 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Withdrawn from circulation after inflation made the denomination redundant.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