when did it first come out?
13th century.
History of the British farthing
The British farthing is a continuation of the farthing series begun in silver under the English king Henry III in the 13th century
what is the history of the british farthing? A British coin worth a quarter of an old penny.
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History of the British farthing [SEP] Early issues (1714–1775)
The British farthing is a continuation of the farthing series begun in silver under the English king Henry III in the 13th century and first struck in copper in the early 17th century under James I of England. Britannia first appeared on the coin in 1672, under Charles II. Issuance of farthings had not been necessary during most of the reign of Queen Anne (1701–1714) due to a surplus of English farthings, which continued in circulation. But beginning in 1713, there was a shortage of copper coin (the halfpenny and farthing). The Royal Mint planned to issue farthings in 1714, but this was thwarted by the death of the Queen that year.