Little bronze penny farthing coin charms from England. These are from the reign of King George VI.
Each has a neat small centre drilled hole placed to keep the date visible, so they can be used as a charm on a keychain, or as a pendant for a necklace.
The word farthing comes from from Old English fēorðing, from fēorða, a fourth. Each penny was divided into four farthings, thus a farthing was one-fourth of a penny.
The coins have a wren one side, and the likeness of King George VI on the other side.
On the ones dated before 1949, they feature the inscription:
"GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP" (George VI by the grace of God king of all Britons defender of the faith emperor of India).
The ones after 1949 have the inscription:
"GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX FIDEI DEF" (George VI by the grace of God king of all Britons defender of the faith).
20mm in diameter.
The design of the coin itself is charming and delightful and makes for a sweet commemorative gift.
