3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'

Features

Country	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1954-1970
Value	3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Nickel 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# 900, Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Sp# 4153 Emma Howard (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Pre-Decimal Issues (55^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667536. Geoff Kitchen (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Decimal Issues (6^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667215.

Obverse

Young laureate portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around.

Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below

Lettering:
W G
THREE 1967 PENCE

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge

Plain

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 105 grains.

Manage my collection

To manage your collection, please log in.

I wish to get it
I don't wish to get it

Year	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1954	41,720,000	0.10	0.15	0.28	0.52	1.13			24%
1954									0.4%	Proof
1955	41,075,200	0.65		0.28	0.45	0.86			24%
1955									0.3%	Proof
1956	36,801,600	0.12	0.12	0.33	0.39	1.01			21%
1956									0.3%	Proof
1957	24,294,400		0.37	0.34	0.34	0.73			17%
1957									0.18%	Proof
1958	20,504,000			0.34	0.56	1.00			15%
1958									0.2%	Proof
1959	28,499,200	0.27	0.27	0.30	0.38	1.00			19%
1959									0.18%	Proof
1960	83,078,400	0.08	0.11	0.34	0.34	0.99	1.02		32%
1960									0.4%	Proof
1961	41,102,400	0.10	0.22	0.22	0.27	0.66	1.20		20%
1961									0.2%	Proof
1962	51,545,600	0.14		0.28	0.34	0.54	0.71	1.41	23%
1962									0.3%	Proof
1963	35,280,000	0.17		0.34	0.34	0.36	1.00	1.35	22%
1963									0.3%	Proof
1964	44,867,200			0.30	0.30	0.48	1.57	1.57	22%
1964									0.3%	Proof
1965	27,160,000			0.28	0.28	0.34	1.01	1.13	16%
1965									0.3%	Proof
1966	53,760,000	0.59	0.41	0.32	0.32	0.33	0.79	1.02	23%
1966									0.4%	Proof
1967	151,780,800		0.17	0.38	0.39	0.56	0.96	1.00	39%
1967									0.6%	Proof
1970	750,476							6.18	5%	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%.

Get this coin

Members from this site want to exchange it: msuwong, helltown, Huevofrito, monet, Kwasura, kambu, emilu2, escolapioto, Moose59, webeus, mdmcarrier, ALM, drakkar68, viorel.iosub, yahel, Maclovius, coinsmcr, Lobis, rsmpaturi, M4x_ny, COINMAN1, islander 63, AlexS, Qnko, M@verick, Sneyoz, KasparsLV, gray82 …

» See the details of the coins available for swap

Numista Rarity index: 4 Search tips

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

» Buy coins from the United Kingdom

Contribute to the catalog

Modify or add data on this page
Match past online sales

Facebook Twitter

Coins › United Kingdom › 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN')