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3 Pence - Victoria 2nd portrait; incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1893 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 3 91
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck with prooflike finish for use in the Maundy ceremony and with a dull surface for domestic circulation.The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.
Sp#3931 (1887-93) Circulation issue with less prooflike surface;
Sp#3932 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1888 MDS143 4,488
1889 MDS144&145 4,488 (partially Proof)
1890 MDS146 4,488
1891 MDS147 4,488
1892 MDS148 4,488
Sp#3934 (1888-92) Maundy prooflike issue;
Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - Victoria (2nd portrait; incl. Maundy) 1887-1893 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in most coins of that time. This makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1888 | 4488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 4488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 4488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 4488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 4488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 3067200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - Victoria (2nd portrait; incl. Maundy) 1887-1893 coin.
