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3 Pence - George VI
| Silver (.925) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1942 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Three spears splitting date, denomination at the top, name around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN 3d RHODESIA
1941
KG
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence George VI coin from Zimbabwe (then known as Southern Rhodesia) is that it was minted during World War II, specifically between 1939 and 1942. This means that the coin was produced during a time of global conflict and economic upheaval, which could have impacted its distribution and use. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver (.925) and weighs 1.41g suggests that it was a valuable and durable coin, which could have been an important aspect of everyday transactions during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - George VI 1939-1942 coin.
