3 Pence - George VI
| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 1.414 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1952 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 1.414 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.09 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 3 groups of bars, date above, legend around, denomination below, engraver's initials either side of stem.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1952·SUID-AFRIKA
K G
3D
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Lower grade silver than KM# 35.1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence George VI 1951-1952 coin from South Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was produced in 1951 and 1952, just a few years after the National Party came to power in South Africa, marking the beginning of the apartheid era. This period saw significant social, political, and economic changes in the country, which had a profound impact on its people and the wider world. Despite this, the coin remains a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 15500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1951-1952 coin.
