There were four farthings in a penny. It was minted in bronze, and replaced the earlier copper farthings. Events also included running, hurdles, football and cycling on penny farthings. The first base metal coins were also introduced&colon; tin and copper farthings. Lennox acquired the licence to mint copper farthings. In 1799, Boulton was given a licence to produce halfpennies and farthings. Historically, Iceland was divided into farthings that were named after the cardinal directions. Iceland was effectively divided into farthings (quarters). Edward III's farthings remain fairly rare. The new farthings, which were called "Haringtons", were unpopular. A Kid For Two Farthings is a 1955 film, directed by Carol Reed.