1940 United Kingdom 3 Pence (1⁄80)
(United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown
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877199
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| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1937-1945 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
2840
 |
| References | KM# 848, Sp# 4085 |
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
HP
Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
St. George's cross over Tudor rose dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID:DEF:IND:IMP
1937
K·G
THREE·PENCE
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)Comments
The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.
From CoinNews.net King George VI Silver Threepence were minted from 1937 to 1945, with a peak production of almost 8 million annually in 1940 and in 1941. The issues of 1942-44 were all shipped to the British West Indies, however, and the coin’s final issue was apparently deemed redundant because of public acceptance of the 12-sided nickel-brass coin. All of the 1945 Silver Threepence were ordered to be melted, their metal used in other mint products. See full article here.
From CoinNews.net King George VI Silver Threepence were minted from 1937 to 1945, with a peak production of almost 8 million annually in 1940 and in 1941. The issues of 1942-44 were all shipped to the British West Indies, however, and the coin’s final issue was apparently deemed redundant because of public acceptance of the 12-sided nickel-brass coin. All of the 1945 Silver Threepence were ordered to be melted, their metal used in other mint products. See full article here.
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