3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Silver Proof

Features

Issuer Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Queen Elizabeth II (1953-1964)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1955
Value 3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency Pound (1955-1964)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 1.41 g
Diameter 16.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1 June 1965
Number
N#
67379
References KM# 3a,
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.
Schön# 34a
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: + QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Flame Lily dividing date, legend above, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
19 55
P.V.
· THREE PENCE ·

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955  Photo 2 000 $ 140 Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232409
Lot 65384
Internet Archive
22 Feb 2024 UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232308
Lot 64519
Internet Archive
16 Feb 2023 UNC
(NGC PR62 Cameo)
USD 67.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34662
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Silver Proof)
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 34516
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 UNC
(NGC PR66)
Unsold
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