3 Pence - Elizabeth II (Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue) 1953 front 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue) 1953 back
3 Pence - Elizabeth II (Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue) 1953 photo
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3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue

1953 year
Silver (.925) 1.41 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1953
Value
3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1.41 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#165113
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 19 3 53

Comment

House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).

The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.

Sp#4126 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:

MDS212 1953 1,025

Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1953 Elizabeth II Maundy 3 Pence coin is that it was the first coin to feature the Queen's portrait on a Maundy coin, as Elizabeth II had just ascended to the throne in 1952.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953  1078 - - - - - -

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