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3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
Królowa Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coins
Years 1954-1970
Value 3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Srebro (.925)
Weight 1.41 g
Diameter 16 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
83059
References KM# 901
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 4133
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Młode popiersie wawrzynu królowej Elżbiety II w prawo, legenda wokół.

Uwaga: bez "BRITT:OMN".Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Koronowany nominał dzielący datę w wieńcu dębowym.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
1970
3

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

TrzcinaAutomatically translated

Mint

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

Comments

(en)

House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).

The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.

Sp#4131 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# references:

1954 MDS213 1,020 1963 MDS222 1,131
1955 MDS214 1,036 (also struck in Matte Proof) 1964 MDS223 1,137
1956 MDS215 1,088 1965 MDS224 1,143
1957 MDS216 1,094 1966 MDS225 1,206
1958 MDS217 1,100 1967 MDS226 986
1959 MDS218 1,106 1968 MDS227 964
1960 MDS219 1,112 1969 MDS228 1,002
1961 MDS220 1,118 1970 MDS229 980
1962 MDS221 1,125

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 VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1954  1 076 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 9%
1955  1 082 (en) Prooflike; Southwark (also in Matte Proof) 9%
1956  1 088 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 19%
1957  1 094 (en) Prooflike; St Albans 7%
1958  1 100 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 5%
1959  1 172 (en) Prooflike; Windsor 5%
1960  1 112 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 14%
1961  1 118 (en) Prooflike; Rochester 9%
1962  1 125 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 12%
1963  1 205 (en) Prooflike; Chelmsford 16%
1964  1 213 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 5%
1965  1 221 (en) Prooflike; Canterbury 5%
1966  1 206 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 9%
1967  986 (en) Prooflike; Durham 16%
1968  964 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 12%
1969  1 088 (en) Prooflike; Selby 7%
1970  980 (en) Prooflike; Westminster 9%

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Country: United States
Languages: EN
Numista Rarity index: 70 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 2.84 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2180 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.042 oz
Current srebro price: 67.81 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232310
Lot 62342
Internet Archive
2 Mar 2023 1954 – (en) Prooflike; Westminster UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 61.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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