3 Pence - Elizabeth II - With BRITT:OMN; 1'st Portrait (1953)
Features
| Denomination | 3 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 886 |
| Weight (g) | 6.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.6 |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Composition: | Nickel-Brass |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1971-08-31 |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REGINA F:D:
+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REGINA F:D:
Reverse
Engraved by William Maving Gardner
Lettering:
W G
THREE 1953 PENCE
W G
THREE 1953 PENCE
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Common | ||
| 1953 | 40,000 | Proof | Common |