The 1956 United Kingdom farthing
reverse shows a wren, facing left.
The date is above the main design,
and the word 'FARTHING' below.
The obverse features the laureate bust of the
young Queen Elizabeth II facing left, with the
surrounding legend:'+ ELIZABETH II DEI
GRATIA REGINA F:D:'
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II 1956 |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | approx. 2.8 grams |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1,996,800 |
| Scarcity | ExtremelyRare |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | Harold Wilson Parker |