3 Pence - Victoria 3rd portrait; incl. Maundy

3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy) - obverse3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy) - reverse

© The Royal Mint, 1893

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1893-1901
Value 3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 1.41 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
5839
References KM# 777,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3942,
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
Sp# 3945
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Older crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left with designer's initials below truncation and legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA · BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·
T·B·

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India

Engraver: Thomas Brock

Reverse

Crowned denomination divides date within oak sprigs.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 18 3 93

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

Struck with prooflike finish for use in the Maundy ceremony and with a dull surface for domestic circulation. The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.

Sp#3942 (1893-1901) Circulation issue with less prooflike surface;

Sp#3943 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:

1893 MDS149 8,976 1896 MDS152 8,476 1899 MDS155 8,976
1894 MDS150 8,976 1897 MDS153 9,388 1900 MDS156 8,976
1895 MDS151 8,877 1898 MDS154 9,147 1901 MDS157 8,976

Sp#3945 (1893-1901) Maundy prooflike issue;

Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1893  Photo 3 067 200 $ 2.20 $ 2.20 $ 2.40 $ 7.90 $ 33 $ 130 10% mintage includes KM#758
1893  1 312 0.19% Proof
1893  8 976 0.3% Prooflike
1894  1 608 600 $ 2.40 $ 2.40 $ 3.30 $ 11 10%
1894  8 976 0.2% Prooflike
1895  4 788 600 $ 0.98 $ 1.50 $ 2.50 $ 4.90 $ 5.10 19%
1895  8 877 0.5% Prooflike
1896  Photo 4 598 400 $ 2.20 $ 2.80 $ 2.80 $ 3.90 $ 4.90 19%
1896  8 476 0.4% Prooflike
1897  Photo 4 541 200 $ 0.98 $ 1.90 $ 3.40 $ 5.40 $ 8.40 $ 26 $ 78 22%
1897  9 388 0.5% Prooflike
1898  Photo 4 567 100 $ 1.00 $ 2.50 $ 2.70 $ 3.50 $ 4.30 24%
1898  9 147 0.4% Prooflike
1899  6 246 200 $ 0.67 $ 2.10 $ 3.20 $ 4.90 $ 6.00 26%
1899  8 976 0.7% Prooflike
1900  Photo 10 644 400 $ 1.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.40 $ 4.30 $ 5.40 $ 29 38%
1900  8 976 1.0% Prooflike
1901  Photo 6 098 400 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 2.40 $ 4.30 $ 4.30 $ 7.90 $ 8.10 23%
1901  8 976 0.5% Prooflike

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232120
Lot 63450
Internet Archive
19 May 2021 1893 – mintage includes KM#758 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 150.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232108
Lot 64439
Internet Archive
24 Feb 2021 1896 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 104.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Katz
Auction 66
Lot 341
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2022 1897 UNC USD 78.25
(EUR 72.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232005
Lot 65320
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2020 1897 UNC
(PCGS MS66+)
USD 94.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36433
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1897 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 150.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232330
Lot 64394
Internet Archive
20 Jul 2023 1898 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232218
Lot 61540
Internet Archive
28 Apr 2022 1898 UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232408
Lot 64244
Internet Archive
15 Feb 2024 1900 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232132
Lot 62500
Internet Archive
11 Aug 2021 1900 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; incl. Maundy)
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36434
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1900 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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