Historical Insight:
1953 was the coronation year of Elizabeth II — a new Elizabethan age. The farthing was nearing the end of its circulation, soon to be withdrawn in the 1960s.
Collecting Note:
This is the first Elizabeth II farthing, making it a historically important final chapter of the denomination.
Verified π¬π§ United Kingdom β Monarchs and Milestones Farthing 1953
Owner: Babushka