3 Pence - George V SUID-AFRIKA 3D

Features

Issuer	South Africa
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1931-1936
Value	3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu)
Weight	1.414 g
Diameter	16.3 mm
Thickness	0.99 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 6415
References	KM# 15.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Hern# S130-135 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Obverse

Crowned bust of King George V left, legend around, engraver's initials on truncation.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
B.M.

Translation: George V King Emperor

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 3 groups of bars, date above, legend around, denomination below, engraver's initials either side of stem.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1934·SUID AFRIKA
K G
3D

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1931	66								Hern# S130 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(fr) Ultra rare	1.0%
1931	62								Hern# S130 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.7%
1932	2 621 962	$ 4.10	$ 4.10	$ 4.10	$ 7.40	$ 7.40			Hern# S131 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		34%
1932	12								Hern# S131 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.7%
1933	5 135 244	$ 3.40	$ 3.40	$ 3.40	$ 5.80	$ 8.00	$ 8.40	$ 10	Hern# S132 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		50%
1933	20								Hern# S132 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.7%
1934	2 356 564	$ 3.70	$ 3.70	$ 5.00	$ 5.60	$ 5.80			Hern# S133 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		29%
1934	24								Hern# S133 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.6%
1935	1 655 382		$ 2.70	$ 3.80	$ 5.90	$ 6.60			Hern# S134 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		25%
1935	20								Hern# S134 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.7%
1936	1 094 857	$ 3.00	$ 3.00	$ 3.00	$ 6.80	$ 10	$ 16	$ 82	Hern# S135 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		22%
1936	40								Hern# S135 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.7%

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Bullion value: USD 2.65 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.036 oz

Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088 Lot 33239	5 Nov 2020	1931 – Hern# S130 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 79 Lot 2929	21 Mar 2023	1933 – Hern# S132	UNC	USD 10.44 (EUR 9.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232048 Lot 64499	25 Nov 2020	1933 – Hern# S132	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 264.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088 Lot 33241	5 Nov 2020	1933 – Hern# S132 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR64)	USD 6000.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 August 27 - 29 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3125 Lot 32049	27 Aug 2025	1934 – Hern# S133	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 432.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 September 15 Spotlight: South Africa World Coins featuring The Gatsby Collection of South African Coinage Showcase Auction 61548 Lot 24051	15 Sep 2025	1935 – Hern# S134	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232048 Lot 64500	25 Nov 2020	1936 – Hern# S135	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 228.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36783	24 Mar 2019	1936 – Hern# S135	UNC (PCGS MS64)	USD 79.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 March 24 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61367 Lot 24255	24 Mar 2024	1936 – Hern# S135 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR64)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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