United Kingdom 3 pence, 1949 - 1952

Information

NumberKM# 872
CountryUnited Kingdom
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyPound sterling (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination3 pence
Melt value1.41 XAGg x 0.925 = 2.24 USD
Year1949 - 1952
Edge typeSmooth
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.925
Weight (g)1.41
Diameter (mm)16
Thickness (mm)0.95

Obverse:

3 pence 1949 - 1952, United Kingdom

Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.

Creators: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

3 pence 1949 - 1952, United Kingdom

Crowns  Wreath 

Legend
3

Creators: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Popular in Catalog

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1952--1.012
RRR
$ 45
1951--1.468-
1950--1.405
1949--1.395


Collection

1952SET$ 45  
1951SET  
1950SET$ *****  
1949SET$ *****