3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

Features

Issuer	Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Queen	Elizabeth II (1953-1964)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1955-1964
Value	3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80)
Currency	Pound (1955-1964)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	1.4 g
Diameter	16.3 mm
Thickness	0.92 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 June 1965
Number	N# 3773 Numista type number (https://numista.com)
References	KM# 3, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 4 more volumes. Schön# 34 Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around

Lettering:
+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND
M·G·

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Mary Gillick was a sculptor best known for her effigy of Elizabeth II used on coinage in the United Kingdom and elsewhere from 1953 to 1970.

Reverse

Flame Lily dividing date, legend above, denomination below

Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
19 57
P.V.
· THREE PENCE ·

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Edge

Smooth

Mint

See also

• Monarch
• Flower

• 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)

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