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3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
| Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni) | 6.8 g | 21.74 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1954-1970 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.74 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#71 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
W G
THREE 1967 PENCE
Designer: 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.
The 1970-dated proof strikes were issued as part of the 'Last Sterling' mint set which comprised
half crown to halfpenny and were produced over the course of several years:
01/04/71-31/03/72 = 69,763
01/04/72-31/03/73 = 586,554
01/04/73-31/03/74 = 74,293
01/04/74-31/03/75 = 19,814
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN') 1954-1970 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature Queen Elizabeth II's portrait, which was designed by Mary Gillick. The coin was introduced in 1954, just a year after Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, and it remained in circulation until 1970. The coin's design features a young Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a crown and facing to the right, surrounded by the inscription "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA." The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of a crowned shield with the St. Edward's Crown on top, surrounded by the inscription "3 PENCE." The coin was made of nickel brass, which is an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel, and it weighs 6.8 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 41720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 41075200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 36801600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 24294400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 20504000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 28499200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 83078400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 41102400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 51545600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 35280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 44867200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 27160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 53760000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 151780800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 750400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; without 'BRITT:OMN') 1954-1970 coin.
