3 Pence - Victoria 2nd portrait; incl. Maundy

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Królowa	Victoria (1837-1901)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1887-1893
Value	3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Srebro (.925)
Weight	1.41 g
Diameter	16 mm
Thickness	0.6 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 5838
References	KM# 758 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3931, 3934 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Obverse

Koronowany i zawoalowany portret ("głowa jubileuszowa") królowej Wiktorii w lewo, legenda wokół. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT:REGINA F:D:

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm

Reverse

Koronowany nominał dzieli datę w wieńcu dębowym. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
1891
3

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge

Zwykły Automatically translated

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

(en)

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# references:

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.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1887			$ 4.50	$ 8.30	$ 8.30	$ 13	$ 20	$ 54		23%
1887								$ 180	(en) Proof	0.7%
1888	518 100		$ 4.50	$ 5.50	$ 10	$ 16				8%
1888	4 488								(en) Prooflike	0.3%
1889	4 587 000	$ 4.20	$ 4.50	$ 7.20	$ 7.20	$ 10	$ 14	$ 41		29%
1889									(en) Proof	0.3%
1889	4 488								(en) Prooflike	0.6%
1890	4 465 800	$ 5.30	$ 5.30	$ 6.90	$ 7.30	$ 7.50	$ 17	$ 27		30%
1890	4 488								(en) Prooflike	0.6%
1891	6 323 000	$ 3.40	$ 3.50	$ 6.30	$ 7.40	$ 9.60	$ 14	$ 110		40%
1891	4 488								(en) Prooflike	0.3%
1892	2 578 200	$ 3.10	$ 5.30	$ 6.70	$ 6.70	$ 6.70	$ 22			20%
1892	4 488								(en) Prooflike	0.5%
1893	3 067 200	$ 4.00	$ 5.10	$ 11	$ 11				(en) closed "3"	9%
1893									(en) open "3"	1.2%

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Bullion value: USD 3.07 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2352 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.042 oz

Current srebro price: 73.16 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232616 Lot 63319	9 Apr 2026	1887	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 225.70 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 March 10 The Cinderellie Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61479 Lot 21141	10 Mar 2025	1887	UNC (PCGS MS67)	USD 900.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344 Lot 25441	22 Oct 2023	1887	UNC (NGC MS67+)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 94 Lot 994	30 Aug 2023	1887	UNC	USD 42.93 (EUR 37.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232318 Lot 61540	27 Apr 2023	1887	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 89.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232309 Lot 61374	23 Feb 2023	1887	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 109.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232216 Lot 63529	14 Apr 2022	1887	UNC (NGC MS67)	USD 216.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232139 Lot 65494	29 Sep 2021	1887	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 87.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 32845	21 Jan 2021	1887	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 30204	5 Aug 2020	1887	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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