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3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
1959 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 3.24 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Cotton plant
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
P.V.
THREE PENCE
Engraver: Paul Vincze
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1959 coin from Nigeria is that it was made of Nickel brass, which is an alloy of 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 1% Nickel. This is different from many other coins of the time, which were often made of a copper-nickel alloy or pure copper. The use of Nickel brass in this coin's production gives it a unique composition that sets it apart from other coins of the era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 6031 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1959 coin.
