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3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953 year| Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni) | 6.8 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
W G
THREE 1953 PENCE
Engraver: William Maving Gardner
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).The standard weight of these coins was 105 grains.
Obverse die varieties:
Obv 1 (Set issue) I of LIZ further from corner, corner to one side of H of BETH, shallow portrait;
Obv 2 (Circulation) I of LIZ closer to corner, corner more central to H of BETH, recut portrait;
