3 Pence - George V (4th issue) 1927-1936 front 3 Pence - George V (4th issue) 1927-1936 back
3 Pence - George V (4th issue) 1927-1936 photo
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3 Pence - George V 4th issue

 
Silver (.500) 1.41 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1927-1936
Value
3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
1.41 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
0.89 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5650
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Three oak sprigs with three acorns, denomination above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THREE· ·PENCE·
G
1936

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

Comment

House of Windsor (1917 to date), George V (1910-36), Fourth coinage (1927-36), silver threepence
The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.

Interesting fact

The 3 Pence coin from the 4th issue of George V's reign (1927-1936) is interesting because it was the last silver coin to be issued for circulation in the United Kingdom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1927  15000 - - - - - -
1928  1302100 - - - - - -
1930  1319400 - - - - - -
1931  6251900 - - - - - -
1932  5887300 - - - - - -
1933  5578500 - - - - - -
1934  7405900 - - - - - -
1935  7027600 - - - - - -
1936  3238600 - - - - - -

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 (4th issue) 1927-1936 coin.