United Kingdom
threepence
1801 to 1967
The threepence was not a
popular denomination in earlier
years post formation of the UK,
used only in Maundy sets
under George III and George IV,
then also minted for use in the
British colonies from 1834
under William IV and the early
Victorian era.
From 1845, threepence coins were minted for domestic
circulation within the United Kingdom, and continued under
all monarchs, except Edward VIII, up until decimilisation.
The threepence was made from 92.5% silver until 1920,
when the silver content was reduced to 50%.
In 1937 the nickel-brass 12 sided threepence was
introduced, running alongside the silver threepence in
the UK until 1941, when silver was discontinued for
domestic threepence use.
The silver threepence continued to be minted for
colonial use until 1945, although the 1945 3d were
melted down and did not make it to circulation.
'Maundy' threepence continued to be made from silver,
and are covered separately.
1 threepence = 3 pennies = 1/4 shilling = 1/80 pound
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Values, images, and specifications for British
three pence coins from 1801 to 1967.