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3 Pence - George V 1st issue; incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1920 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#21182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 3 18
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck with prooflike finish for use in the Maundy ceremony and with a dull surface for domestic circulation. The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.Sp#4015 (1911-20) Circulation issue with less prooflike surface.
1911 obverse and reverse die varieties:
1914 obverse die varieties:
Sp#4016 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1911 MDS168&169 7,775 (partially Proof)
1912 MDS170 1,246 1917 MDS175 1,237
1913 MDS171 1,228 1918 MDS176 1,375
1914 MDS172 982 1919 MDS177 1,258
1915 MDS173 1,293 1920 MDS178 1,399
1916 MDS174 1,128
Sp#4018 (1911-20) Maundy prooflike issue.
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 - George V (1st issue; incl. Maundy) 1911-1920 coin from the United Kingdom 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 of the time. This higher silver content gives the coin a distinctive brightness and shine, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 1246 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 1228 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 1293 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 1128 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 1237 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 1375 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 1258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 1399 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - George V (1st issue; incl. Maundy) 1911-1920 coin.
