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1945 threepence value - UK - Silver

United Kingdom

threepence

George VI

1945 silver

What is a 1945 British three pence coin worth?


Values, images, and specs for the 1945 silver threepence from the UK.

The 1945 silver British

threepence is considered

almost unique, with only two

known surviving examples.


As such, valuation data is

not available for this coin.

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

A decision was made to discontinue the silver threepence after

the first run was made, but before the coins were circulated.

All were intended to be destroyed, however two are known

to have survived.

The 1945 silver United Kingdom

threepence reverse shows a shield with

Saint George's Cross on a Tudor Rose.


The date is divided to either side of the

main design, with 'FID:DEF:IND:IMP'

above, and 'THREE PENCE' below.


primary varieties: 'silver', and 'brass'

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The obverse features the bare head of King

George VI facing left, with the legend:

'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX'

Notes:

Monarch King George VI
Edge plain
Weight 1.41 grams
Diameter 16 mm
Comp 50% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 371,000 minted
Scarcity 2 known surviving coins

 

Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse George Kruger Gray


1945 United Kingdom

threepence specifications

silver


1945 United Kingdom

threepence design

silver

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VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated