Issuer |
United Kingdom
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Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1954-1970 |
Value | 3 Pence = ¼ Shilling (1⁄80) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni) |
Weight | 6.8 g |
Diameter | 21.74 mm |
Thickness | 2.6 mm |
Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 31 August 1971 |
Number | N# 71 |
References |
KM# 900, ![]() And 5 more volumes. ![]() And 2 more volumes. |
Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around.
Note: without 'BRITT:OMN'
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
W G
THREE 1967 PENCE
Designer:
William Maving Gardner
Plain
© Cyrillius
House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).
The standard weight of these coins was 105 grains.
The 1970-dated proof strikes were issued as part of the 'Last Sterling' mint set which comprised
half crown to halfpenny and were produced over the course of several years:
01/04/71-31/03/72 = 69,763
01/04/72-31/03/73 = 586,554
01/04/73-31/03/74 = 74,293
01/04/74-31/03/75 = 19,814
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Date | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||
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1954 | 41 720 000 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.44 | $ 1.10 | $ 1.50 | $ 1.50 | 25% | ||||
1955 | 41 075 200 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.86 | $ 1.00 | 24% | ||||
1956 | 36 801 600 | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 | $ 0.31 | $ 0.36 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | 22% | ||||
1957 | 24 294 400 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.32 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.93 | 18% | |||||
1958 | 20 504 000 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.66 | 16% | |||||
1959 | 28 499 200 | $ 0.26 | $ 0.26 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.90 | $ 1.50 | 20% | ||||
1960 | 83 078 400 | $ 0.10 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.31 | $ 0.32 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.82 | 33% | ||||
1961 | 41 102 400 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.43 | 21% | ||||
1962 | 51 545 600 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.32 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.55 | 24% | ||||
1963 | 35 280 000 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.31 | $ 0.31 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.80 | $ 1.40 | 22% | ||||
1964 | 44 867 200 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.20 | 23% | ||||
1965 | 27 160 000 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.32 | $ 0.94 | $ 0.94 | 17% | |||||
1966 | 53 760 000 | $ 0.31 | $ 0.31 | $ 0.31 | $ 0.32 | $ 0.32 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.97 | 24% | ||||
1967 | 151 780 800 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.37 | $ 0.37 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.87 | 41% | ||||
1970 | 750 400 | $ 3.20 | 6% | Proof |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
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Heritage Auctions 2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082 Lot 34183 ![]() |
21 Jan 2020 | 1964 |
UNC (PCGS MS64) |
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
© Heritage Auctions | |||||
Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232002 Lot 62316 ![]() |
9 Jan 2020 | 1964 |
UNC (PCGS MS65) |
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
© Heritage Auctions | |||||
Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232002 Lot 62317 ![]() |
9 Jan 2020 | 1964 |
UNC (PCGS MS64) |
USD 99.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
© Heritage Auctions | |||||
Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232221 Lot 64545 ![]() |
19 May 2022 | 1966 |
UNC (PCGS MS64) |
USD 33.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
© Heritage Auctions |