Jamaica 1 Farthing - George VI, 1938 – 1947

With "King and Emperor"; Large Head

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Jamaica Jamaica
Currency Pound (1822 – 1969)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Farthing
Year 1938 – 1947
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Nickel brass
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.75
Diameter (mm) 20.25
Thickness (mm) 1.25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Farthing from Jamaica. Issued from 1938 to 1947. Struck in Nickel brass. Measures 20.25 mm and weighs 2.75 g.

Obverse
Crowned head of George VI facing left.
Reverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica. (Both Indies serving one.)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1947  192K — € 2,50 — — — 19%
1947  — — — — — — Proof 0.9%
1945  480K — € 1,40 € 3,40 € 3,90 € 4,90 50%
1945  — — — — — — Proof 0.8%
1942  480K € 0,22 € 0,48 € 5,20 — — 26%
1938  480K — € 1,60 € 8,70 — — 25%
1938  — — — — — — Proof 0.6%

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