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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

Country United Kingdom
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1937-1948
Value 3 Pence = 1/4 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)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 08-31-1971
References KM# 849,
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.
Sp# 4112
  • Emma Howard (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Pre-Decimal Issues (55th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667536.
  • Geoff Kitchen (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Decimal Issues (6th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667215.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Note: With title 'IND:IMP'

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.

Lettering:
THREE PENCE
1941

Engraver: Francis Madge Kitchener

Edge

Plain

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 0.71 0.35 0.33 0.55 1.77 2.59 3.92 35%
1937  4 0.3% Matte Proof
1937  26,400 0.6% Proof
1938  14,532,300 0.71 0.53 0.70 3.01 14%
1938  0.11% Proof
1939  5,603,000 0.47 1.18 9%
1939  0.10% Proof
1940  12,636,000 0.67 0.71 1.49 16%
1940  0.18% Proof
1941  60,239,400 0.11 0.21 0.35 0.53 1.77 33%
1941  0.3% Proof
1942  103,214,400 0.20 0.22 0.51 0.59 1.32 5.15 43%
1942  0.5% Proof
1943  101,702,400 0.14 0.11 0.35 0.59 1.64 3.10 46%
1943  0.6% Proof
1944  69,760,000 0.18 0.20 0.35 0.59 2.36 33%
1944  0.3% Proof
1945  33,942,400 0.11 0.35 0.59 0.59 2.62 21%
1945  0.18% Proof
1946  620,700 6.00 9.43 3%
1946  0.08% Proof
1948  4,230,400 0.65 0.88 1.06 2.95 8%
1948  0.4% Proof

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as a measure, but they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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