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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
3 Pence - George V Brass Pattern
1920 year| Brass | - | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#423433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination in wreath surrounded by State and date (above and below respectively).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
3
PENCE
1920
Edge
Plain
Comment
Slightly different design, with larger floral designs and letter, as well as a modified and “Strengthened” Bust of King George V.
David Vice states that this was struck at the Heaton Mint, despite the KN mint mark.
Additional Reference: FT 126
Interesting fact
The Pattern 3 Pence coin was designed by George Kruger Gray, a British artist and sculptor, and was minted in 1920 as a trial piece for the British West African colonies. The coin features a portrait of King George V on one side and a lion on the other, and was intended to replace the existing silver threepence coin in circulation. However, the brass version was not adopted for circulation and only a few pattern coins were minted, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.
