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Great Britain 1943 Wren Farthing King George VI (S.4116, KM.843)
Great Britain 1943 Wren Farthing King George VI (S.4116, KM.843)

Great Britain 1943 Wren Farthing King George VI (S.4116, KM.843)

$ 1.32

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Coin: Farthing
  • Condition: Extremely Fine
  • Year: 1943
  • KM Number: 843
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Denomination: 1/4p
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

    Description

    Great Britain 1943 Wren Farthing King George VI (S.4116, KM.843) Extremely Fine
    Wren Farthing (1937-56) The humble farthing was completely re-designed as part of the abortive Edward VIII coinage, but most of the reverse designs re-appeared for 1937 with his brother, George VI on the obverse. It is easy to overlook what a revolutionary coin this was. Centuries of royal insignia, coats of arms and grandiose images of non-existent semi-deities had been replaced by a simple wild bird and  a small and almost insignificant one at that. The design is unfussy, accurate, and attractive.