King George VI era threepence - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
threepence
George VI
1937 to 1952
Values, images, and specifications for British
three pence coins from 1937 to 1952.
George VI became King
in 1936 after his brother,
King Edward VIII, abdicated.
The first King George VI
United Kingdom threepence
was minted in 1937, and the
last in 1952.
From 1937, new 12-sided nickel-brass threepence coins
were introduced, which were initially used alongside the
silver threepence.
The George VI era United Kingdom threepence obverse
features the bare head of King George VI facing left.
The silver threepence reverse shows a shield with Saint
George's Cross on a Tudor rose.
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over £6, depending
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £6, depending
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The silver threepence was discontinued for local
circulation after 1941, with the 1942 to 1945 silver
threepence minted specifically for colonial use.
The nickel-brass reverse shows a thrift plant
with three flowering stems.
3 pennies = 1 threepence
= 1/4 of a shilling = 1/80 of a pound
Dates not minted: 1947
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over £6, depending
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over £20, depending
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over £16, depending
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over £40, depending
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over £10, depending
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Retailing from £0.20 to
over £25, depending
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over £10, depending
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over £9, depending
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Retailing from £0.65 to
over £35, depending
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over £9, depending
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over £40, depending
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over £9, depending
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over £80, depending
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over £9, depending
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over £17, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2 to
over £560, depending
on grade and condition.
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over £45, depending
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over £525, depending
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