3 Pence - George VI Rex Imperator
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 1.414 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1947 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) |
| Weight | 1.414 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.99 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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.
(Note: varieties exist, see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1937·SUID·AFRIKA
K G
3D.
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
During the war years (1939-45), it is possible to find coins without the engraver's initials on the reverse.
The 1945 coins are also found with an overstruck date 1945/3. There are also the 1945/3 with a die crack.
The 1945 gap between the date numerals 4 & 5 is greater than normal.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George VI (Rex Imperator) 1937-1947 coin from South Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was introduced in 1937, just a year after the Union of South Africa was formed, and it was minted until 1947, the year that apartheid was implemented. This means that the coin was used during a time of significant political and social change in South Africa, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 116 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 4886545 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 8967591 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 8055784 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 2600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Rex Imperator) 1937-1947 coin.
