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3 Pence - George VI Sextus Rex
| 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 | 1948-1950 |
| 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 | 1.09 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
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·1948·SUID AFRIKA
K G
3D
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George VI (Sextus Rex) 1948-1950 coin from South Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1948, just a year after the National Party came to power, and it was minted until 1950, the year that the apartheid system was formally introduced. This means that the coin represents a unique moment in South African history, as it was minted during the transition from a relatively liberal government to a regime that would go on to enforce strict racial segregation and discrimination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Sextus Rex) 1948-1950 coin.
