3 Pence - George VI - Without IND:IMP (1949 - 1952)
Features
Denomination | 3 Pence |
Catalog Number | KM# 873 |
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 Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.
Reverse
Engraved by Francis Madge Kitchener
Lettering:
THREE PENCE
1952
THREE PENCE
1952
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1949 | 464,000 | Rare | |
1949 | Proof | Very Rare | |
1950 | Not Common | ||
1950 | 17,513 | Proof | Not Common |
1951 | Not Common | ||
1951 | 20,000 | Proof | Not Common |
1952 | 25,494,000 | Common | |
1952 | Proof | Very Rare |