The 1937 Farthing - George VIGeorge VI Bronze Farthing dated 1937 with the famous 'Wren' reverse. Diameter 20mm, weighs 2.8g. SCBC 4116. As this was a Coronation year, a proof version was released. There was also a matte proof of which only a very few were made.
A pattern for the King Edward VIII 1937 farthing was created but no coins issued.
The Reverse, by Harold Wilson Parker, shows a wren, a common small British bird, brown in colour and of the type Troglodytes troglodytes. This reverse was used 1937-1948.
The edge is plain.
The Obverse, by Thomas Humphrey Paget (initials 'HP' on base of neck), shows the bare head of George VI.Images used by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: 8,131,200 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1937. See Coins and Events of 1937
Monarch/Ruler: George VI (1936-1952)
Category: Farthings. See more Farthings coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | FARTHING GEORGE VI COIN CHOICE OF YEAR 1937 TO 1952 £ 2.09 |
 | FARTHING COIN CHOICE OF YEAR 1937 TO 1952 GEORGE VI £ 1.49 |
 | 1937 Farthing - George VI £ 3.45 |
 | Farthing 1937 to 1956 Elizabeth and George VI Choice of Date £ 1.49 |
 | 1937 King George VI Farthing Coin. Very Good Condition. £ 1.16 |
 | 1937 Farthing King George VI British Coin Great Britain £ 4.01 |
 | 🇬🇧 High Grade George VI Farthing Set 1937–1952 Full Run Inc 1950 £ 29.99 |
 | KING GEORGE VI, 1937 TO 1952, COMPLETE SET OF FARTHINGS, IN PRESENTATION CASE £ 17.22 |
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