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© Royal Mint Museum
3 Pence - Edward VIII Pattern
1937 year| Nickel brass | 6.58 g | 23 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 | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 6.58 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Thrift plant, denomination above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THREE PENCE
1937
Engraver: Frances Madge Kitchener
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 medallist, 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - Edward VIII (Pattern) 1937 coin.
