1920 United Kingdom 3 Pence (1⁄80)
(United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown
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Item Description
USA Coin Book Item ID Number:
877194
Certified By:
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| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1911-1920 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number |
N#
21182
 |
| References | KM# 813, Sp# 4015, 4018 |
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:
B.M.
Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 3 18
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
© jasanche (CC BY-NC)
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Comments
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#4015 (1911-20) Circulation issue with less prooflike surface.
1911 obverse and reverse die varieties:
1914 obverse die varieties:
Sp#4016 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1911 MDS168&169 7,775 (partially Proof)
1912 MDS170 1,246 1917 MDS175 1,237
1913 MDS171 1,228 1918 MDS176 1,375
1914 MDS172 982 1919 MDS177 1,258
1915 MDS173 1,293 1920 MDS178 1,399
1916 MDS174 1,128
Sp#4018 (1911-20) 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.
Sp#4015 (1911-20) Circulation issue with less prooflike surface.
1911 obverse and reverse die varieties:
1914 obverse die varieties:
Sp#4016 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1911 MDS168&169 7,775 (partially Proof)
1912 MDS170 1,246 1917 MDS175 1,237
1913 MDS171 1,228 1918 MDS176 1,375
1914 MDS172 982 1919 MDS177 1,258
1915 MDS173 1,293 1920 MDS178 1,399
1916 MDS174 1,128
Sp#4018 (1911-20) 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.
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