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, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Tracy L. Schmidt (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.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1954	41,720,000	0.12	0.16	0.30	0.52	1.22			25%
1954									0.3%	Proof
1955	41,075,200	0.15		0.30	0.49	0.97			24%
1955									0.3%	Proof
1956	36,801,600	0.27	0.07	0.35	0.41	1.09		0.80	21%
1956									0.3%	Proof
1957	24,294,400		0.47	0.34	0.36	0.79			17%
1957									0.18%	Proof
1958	20,504,000			0.41	0.61	1.08			15%
1958									0.2%	Proof
1959	28,499,200	0.52	0.09	0.32	0.41	1.08			19%
1959									0.18%	Proof
1960	83,078,400	0.09	0.12	0.36	0.36	1.07	1.08		33%
1960									0.3%	Proof
1961	41,102,400	0.13	0.33	0.18	0.30	0.56	1.11		20%
1961									0.2%	Proof
1962	51,545,600	0.15		0.27	0.36	0.58	1.11	0.68	23%
1962									0.2%	Proof
1963	35,280,000	0.21	0.09	0.36	0.36	0.39	1.08	1.46	22%
1963									0.2%	Proof
1964	44,867,200		0.09	0.35	0.33	0.52	1.08	1.22	22%
1964									0.3%	Proof
1965	27,160,000		0.24	0.36	0.28	0.38	1.08	1.22	16%
1965									0.3%	Proof
1966	53,760,000	0.53	0.35	0.35	0.33	0.36	0.68	1.11	23%
1966									0.4%	Proof
1967	151,780,800	1.11	0.18	0.41	0.43	0.51	0.98	0.94	40%
1967									0.6%	Proof
1970	750,476							4.20	5%	Proof

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