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3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 1.414 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1960 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 1.414 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.99 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 3 groups of bars, date above, legend around, denomination below, engraver's initials either side of stem.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1959·SUID-AFRIKA
K G
3D.
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1960 from South Africa is that it was made of silver, specifically .500 silver, which means it contains 50% silver and 50% copper. This is unusual for a circulating coin, as most coins of this era were made of a copper-nickel alloy or a similar composite material. The use of silver in this coin's composition gives it a unique characteristic that sets it apart from other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 3150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 2850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 3360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1953-1960 coin.
