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Farthings

Scope note

British copper, bronze, or tin coins equal to one fourth of a British penny; introduced in the 13th century and withdrawn in 1961.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000193635

Broader Terms used

<penny coins>

Equivalent Terms used

farthing

Created

13yrs ago

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