1865 threepence value - United Kingdom
UK threepence
Victoria
young head
1865
What is a 1865 British three pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1865 threepence from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £2.50 | £8 | £20 | £70 | £110 | £140+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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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:'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
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. 1,742,400 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1865 United Kingdom
threepence specifications
1865 United Kingdom
threepence design
The 1865 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.
The retail value of a 1865
British threepence can
range from £2.50 to over
£140, 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 |