3 Pence - George VI

Features

Issuer	British West Africa
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1938-1947
Value	3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency	Pound (1907-1968)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	5.1 g
Diameter	21.45 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 8978
References	KM# 21 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.

Obverse

Crowned portrait facing left, lettering around outside

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX·F·D·IND·IMP:
PM

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Percy Metcalfe, CVO, RDI, was an English artist sculptor and designer. He is recognised mostly for his coin designs and his contribution to the Ashtead Pottery Collection.

Reverse

Value within central wreath, lettering around outside, date below
NOTE: Mintmark is below wreath and above date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
3
PENCE
KN
1938

Edge

Security edge

© ZacUK

Mints

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231938 Lot 63250	Sep 19, 2019	1938 KN	UNC	USD 99.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232208 Lot 64412	Feb 17, 2022	1946 KN	UNC	USD 149.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231919 Lot 62172	May 9, 2019	1946 KN	UNC	USD 192.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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