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3 Pence - George VI with 'IND:IMP'
| Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni) | 6.8 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1948 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Three-headed 'thrift' plant, denomination above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THREE PENCE
1941
Engraver: Francis Madge Kitchener
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 105 grains.Varieties of George VI threepence exist with either sharp or rounded corners:
1937-40 - all sharp
1941 - sharp or rounded
1942-46 - all rounded
1948 - sharp or rounded
1944 dated coins were all produced at Pinewood Studios with machinery moved from London in case of bomb damage to the main site. https://www.royalmint.com/shop/coin-sets/The-Royal-Mint-Starter-Coins-1944-Threepence/
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George VI (with 'IND:IMP') 1937-1948 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1937, just a year after the death of King George V, and it features an image of his son, King George VI, on the obverse side. The coin was minted until 1948, which was a time of significant social, political, and economic change in the UK, including the Second World War and the subsequent rebuilding and recovery efforts. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency for the British people during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 26400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 14532300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 5603000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 12636000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 60239400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 103214400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 101702400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 69760000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 33942400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 620700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 4230400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (with 'IND:IMP') 1937-1948 coin.
