3 Pence - George VI with 'IND:IMP'

3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP') - obverse3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP') - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1937-1948
Value 3 Pence = ¼ Shilling (1⁄80)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Brass
Weight 6.8 g
Diameter 21.8 mm
Thickness 2.6 mm
Shape Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 August 1971
Number N# 1020
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References KM# 849,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 4112
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

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Note: With title 'IND:IMP'

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP

Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE was an English medal and coin designer and modeller. Paget's designs are indicated by the initials 'HP'. Paget was first approached by the Royal Mint in 1936 after the accession of King Edward VIII. Paget's recommendation had come via his earlier design for the obverse of a medal featuring the then-Prince of Wales.

Reverse

Three-headed 'thrift' plant, denomination above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THREE PENCE
1941

Engraver: Francis Madge Kitchener

Edge

Plain

Mint

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

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 105 grains.

Varieties of George VI threepence exist with either sharp or rounded corners:
1937-40 - all sharp
1941 - sharp or rounded
1942-46 - all rounded
1948 - sharp or rounded

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1937  45 707 900 $ 0.27 $ 0.29 $ 0.29 $ 0.48 $ 1.47 $ 1.70 $ 4.90 36%
1937  4 0.3% Matte Proof
1937  26 400 $ 17 0.5% Proof
1938  14 532 300 $ 0.27 $ 0.53 $ 0.53 $ 0.57 $ 2.09 14%
1938  0.10% Proof
1939  5 603 000 $ 0.31 $ 0.52 $ 0.91 $ 8.80 9%
1939  0.09% Proof
1940  12 636 000 $ 0.24 $ 0.34 $ 0.52 $ 0.63 $ 1.25 16%
1940  0.17% Proof
1941  60 239 400 $ 0.13 $ 0.19 $ 0.31 $ 0.46 $ 1.31 34%
1941  0.2% Proof
1942  103 214 400 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.32 $ 0.52 $ 1.17 $ 3.57 $ 8.68 43%
1942  0.5% Proof
1943  101 702 400 $ 0.18 $ 0.18 $ 0.32 $ 0.52 $ 1.31 $ 1.31 47%
1943  0.5% Proof
1944  69 760 000 $ 0.17 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.52 $ 1.03 $ 1.71 $ 16 34%
1944  0.3% Proof
1945  33 942 400 $ 0.09 $ 0.22 $ 0.31 $ 0.52 $ 2.32 21%
1945  0.15% Proof
1946  620 700 $ 5.18 $ 7.93 $ 7.93 4%
1946  0.07% Proof
1948  4 230 400 $ 0.57 $ 0.58 $ 0.94 $ 2.61 8%
1948  0.3% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Price
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231952
Lot 64310 Internet Archive 		Nov 30, -0001 1942 XF
(PCGS XF40) 		USD 69.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232133
Lot 63458 Internet Archive 		Aug 18, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR64) 		USD 138.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232123
Lot 62526 Internet Archive 		Jun 9, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65) 		USD 84.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232122
Lot 61467 Internet Archive 		Jun 2, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65) 		USD 65.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232121
Lot 64431 Internet Archive 		May 26, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR66) 		USD 79.00
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Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232120
Lot 63476 Internet Archive 		May 19, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65) 		USD 57.00
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Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232119
Lot 62451 Internet Archive 		May 12, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR64) 		Unsold
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Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232112
Lot 64450 Internet Archive 		Mar 24, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR66) 		USD 156.00
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Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232111
Lot 63460 Internet Archive 		Mar 17, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR66) 		USD 168.00
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© Heritage Auctions
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232110
Lot 62420 Internet Archive 		Mar 10, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR66) 		USD 91.00
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