United Kingdom
threepence
George VI
1951
What is a 1951 British three pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1951 threepence from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.35 | £1 | £3 | £25 | £70 | £95+ |
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 bare head of King
George VI facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
FIDEI DEF.'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | 12 sided - plain edge |
Weight | 6.8 grams |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Comp | nickel-brass |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,184,000 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
Reverse | Frances Madge Kitchener |
1951 United Kingdom
threepence specifications
1951 United Kingdom
threepence design
The 1951 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 1951
British threepence can
range from £0.35 to over
£95, 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 |