1838 threepence value - UK - BRITANNIAB
UK threepence
Victoria young
1838
BRITANNIAB
What is a 1838 British three pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1838 threepence from the UK.
The 1838 British
threepence is considered
very rare.
As such, valuation data is
not available for this coin.
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Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1838 United Kingdom threepence
reverse shows the royal crown above
the number '3', with the date divided
to either side.
A wreath with a bow at the
base surrounds the main design.
primary varieties: '1838', and 'BRITANNIAB'
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The obverse features the young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, ribbons in her hair, with the
date below. The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:'
Notes:
Last 'R' in 'BRITANNIAR' looks like 'B' due to error.
Minted exclusively for use in British colonies.
Same design as Maundy threepence.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 1.41 grams |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1,203,000 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | very rare variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1838 United Kingdom
threepence specifications
BRITANNIAB
1838 United Kingdom
threepence design
BRITANNIAB
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |