© Royal Mint Museum
© Royal Mint Museum
3 Pence - Edward VIII Pattern
1937 year| Silver (.500) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three intertwined rings, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID·DEF·IND·IMP·1937
THREE·PENCE
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Comment
Not listed in Krause & Mischler SCWC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Pence - Edward VIII (Pattern) 1937 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Edgar Bertram MacKennal. MacKennal's design features a portrait of King Edward VIII, who abdicated before the coin was released into circulation, making it a rare and unique piece of numismatic history.
