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1949 threepence value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

threepence

George VI

1949

What is a 1949 British three pence coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1949 threepence from the UK.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£2 £6 £30 £165 £420 £525+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

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

1949 United Kingdom threepence reverse

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1949 United Kingdom threepence obverse

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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

FIDEI DEF.'

images courtesy of anonymous contributor

Notes:

Change to obverse legend, reflecting India's

independence from the United Kingdom.

Monarch King George VI
Edge 12 sided - plain edge
Weight 6.8 grams
Diameter 21 mm
Comp nickel-brass
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 464,000
Scarcity uncommon for period

 

Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse Frances Madge Kitchener


1949 United Kingdom

threepence specifications


1949 United Kingdom

threepence design

The 1949 United Kingdom threepence

reverse shows a blossoming thrift plant,

with three blooms.


Around the main design are the words

'THREE PENCE', and below is the date.

The retail value of a 1949

British threepence can

range from £2 to over

£525, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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