1953 threepence value - Australia
What is a 1953 Australian threepence coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1953 three pence from Australia.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| $1 | $2 | $5 |
$20 |
$40 |
$80+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
threepence
Elizabeth II
1953
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The obverse features the laureate bust
of young Queen Elizabeth II facing right,
with the surrounding legend:
'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
First Queen Elizabeth II era Australian threepence.
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 1.41 grams |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Comp | 50% silv, 40% cop, 10%
zinc/nickel |
| Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
| Mintage | approx. 7,664,000 |
| Scarcity | less common in higher grades |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1953 Australian
threepence specifications
1953 Australian
threepence design
The 1953 Australian threepence reverse
shows a sheaf of wheat with three stems
tied in a ribbon.
The date is divided to either side of the
sheaf, with 'AUSTRALIA' above the main
design, and 'THREE PENCE' below.
The retail value of a
1953 Australian threepence
can range from $1 to over
$80, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |