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3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
| Silver (.925) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1954-1970 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#83059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 3 70
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
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#4131 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1954 MDS213 1,020 1963 MDS222 1,131
1955 MDS214 1,036 (also struck in Matte Proof) 1964 MDS223 1,137
1956 MDS215 1,088 1965 MDS224 1,143
1957 MDS216 1,094 1966 MDS225 1,206
1958 MDS217 1,100 1967 MDS226 986
1959 MDS218 1,106 1968 MDS227 964
1960 MDS219 1,112 1969 MDS228 1,002
1961 MDS220 1,118 1970 MDS229 980
1962 MDS221 1,125
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 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue) 1954-1970 coin is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in many other coins. This makes it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists who appreciate the rarity of its silver content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1076 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 1082 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 1088 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1094 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 1172 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 1112 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 1118 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 1125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 1205 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 1213 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 1221 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 1206 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 986 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 964 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 1088 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue) 1954-1970 coin.
