• Obverse: Portrait of King George VI facing left, inscription: "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP."

• Reverse: A small wren perched on a branch, denomination “FARTHING” and year “1939” below.

• Composition: Bronze.

• Edge: Plain.

• Mint: Royal Mint, London.

Historical Insight:
The wren design, introduced in 1937, became an iconic representation of the farthing. In 1939, with the outbreak of World War II, these coins circulated widely, symbolizing resilience in everyday life during a time of global upheaval.

Collecting Note:
Farthings from the late 1930s and wartime period are prized by collectors for their design and their link to Britain’s wartime history.