quarter farthings

A form of quarter farthing — A British coin, produced for circulation in Ceylon 1839–1853, which, at a face value of ⅟₁₆d. (£⅟₃₈₄₀), is the lowest denomination of coin ever minted for the United Kingdom.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of quarter farthing
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