The 1953 Farthing obverse features the laureate bust of the young Queen Elizabeth II facing left, with the surrounding legend:'+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REGINA F:D:'.
The UK 1953 Farthing reverse shows a wren, facing left. The date is above the main design, and the word 'FARTHING' below.
The farthing was Great Britain's smallest denomination, with 4 farthings in a pence (penny), 12 pence in a shilling, 20 shillings in a pound.