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Estimated Value
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$66.16
Name or Denominations
3 Pence (1⁄80)
Issuer
United Kingdom
Ruler
Elizabeth II ( 1952-2022 )
Year of Minting
1954-1970
Currency
Pound sterling ( 1158-1971 )
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Rarity
Common
Weight
6.8 g
Diameter
21.74 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Material
Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni)
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around. Note: without 'BRITT:OMN'
Back design
A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below.
Year of Minting
1954-1970
Queen
Elizabeth II ( 1952-2022 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D: Reverse: W G THREE 1967 PENCE
Context
House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70). The standard weight of these coins was 105 grains. The 1970-dated proof strikes were issued as part of the 'Last Sterling' mint set which comprised half crown to halfpenny and were produced over the course of several years: 01/04/71-31/03/72 = 69,763 01/04/72-31/03/73 = 586,554 01/04/73-31/03/74 = 74,293 01/04/74-31/03/75 = 19,814
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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