© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
3 Pence - Elizabeth II Brass Pattern
1968 year| Brass | 1.4 g | 16.15 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Rhodesia (1964-1979) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1964-1970) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1964-1970) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three native Lances with numerical denomination above, state below and date split in two on left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3
19 68
RHODESIA
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Brass pattern for circulation issue of the same year minted three years after UDI, likely in Pretoria. This coin is unlisted in major references, and the dimensions are approximated based on the circulation issue. The Rhodesian Tickey (nickname for the three pence piece in South Africa and Rhodesia) was the only base metal denomination not dually denominated (which, in decimal for this coin would be two and a half cents). This series released in 1968 was the first circulation series released since Rhodesia and Nyasaland split.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (Brass Pattern) 1968 from Zimbabwe › Rhodesia (1964-1979) made of Brass weighing 1.4 g is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Michael Rizzello.
