UK threepence
Victoria
jubilee head
1889
What is a 1889 British three pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1889 threepence from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£1 | £3 | £7 | £18 | £30 | £45+ |
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 robed jubilee bust
of Queen Victoria facing left, adorned with
jewellery, veil, and a crown. The legend reads: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT:REGINA F:D:'
images courtesy of Winter Coins
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. 4,587,010 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Joseph E. Boehm / Leonard C.
Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1889 United Kingdom
threepence specifications
1889 United Kingdom
threepence design
The 1889 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 1889
British threepence can
range from £1 to over
£45, 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 |