The 1953 Proof Queen Elizabeth II Farthing is a proof strike from the United Kingdom. This is the first year of issue for the Queen Elizabeth II Farthing series. composed of bronze (2.83 g).
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The 1953 Proof Queen Elizabeth II Farthing coin, made of bronze, and weighing 2.83 grams. With a diameter of 20 mm, and a thickness of 1.33 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is young laureate portrait of queen elizabeth ii right, legend around. note: no 'britt:omn'. It reads "ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:+ M · G ·". The reverse is eurasian wren left (troglodytes troglodytes), date above and denomination below (from the greek 'troglodytes' meaning cave-dweller). It reads "1955 HWP FARTHING".
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