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3 Pence - George VI
| Copper-nickel | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1952 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Three spearheads splitting the date, denomination at the top, name around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN 3d RHODESIA
1952
KG
Translation:
SOUTHERN 3 PENCE RHODESIA
1952
KG
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
The pence is represented with a "d" after the Roman denomination "Denarius".Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George VI 1948-1952 coin from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King George VI, but it was also during a period of significant political and social upheaval, as Southern Rhodesia was in the process of transitioning from a colony to a dominion. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of that moment in history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 5600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 4800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1948-1952 coin.
