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3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; with "F:D:"
| Silver (.500) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1964 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Three wheat stalks divide date, ribbon below ties stalks. Lettering above and below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
19 63
K G
THREE PENCE
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 3 wheat stalks and ribbon Design on this pre-decimal coin was re-used on the 2012 Wheatsheafe Dollar coin.The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.
