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.
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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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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |