1893-1901 - Victoria - Maundy 3 Pence
The British threepence (3d) coin, usually simply known as a threepence or threepenny bit, was a unit of currency equaling one eightieth of a pound sterling, or three pence sterling. It was used in the United Kingdom, and earlier in Great Britain and England. Similar denominations were later used throughout the British Empire, notably in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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1893 Victoria Silver Threepence Variations
Source: worldorcoins.eu
1. 1893 - KM#758 - Jubilee Head - open 3
2. 1893 - KM#758 - Jubilee Head - closed 3
3. 1893 - KM#777 - Old/Veiled Head
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Victoria Silver Threepence "Old Head" 1893-1901
Source: coinsgb.com
Some silver threepence coins were issued for currency
and some as Maundy sets. The quality of the strike of
Maundy set coins tend to be finer.
The old head was designed by Sir Thomas Brock but engraved by
George William de Saulles.
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Threepence (British coin)
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Years of minting: 1547–1970
Value: 1⁄80 pound sterling
Mass: (Silver) 1.20 g (Nickel-brass) 6.8 g
Diameter: (Silver) 16.20 mm (Nickel-brass) 21.0–21.8 mm
Thickness: (Nickel-brass) 2.5 mm
Edge: Plain
Compositions:
(1816–1919) 92.5% Ag
(1920–1946) 50% Ag
(1937–1970) Nickel-brass
(79% Cu, 20% Zn, and 1% Ni)
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Threepence (British coin) - Queen Victoria
Source: en.wikipedia.org
During the reign of Queen Victoria, threepences were produced both for maundy use and for normal circulation in all years between 1838 and 1901 except 1847, 1848, and 1852
Threepences were produced with the "old head" (1893–1901) are inscribed VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP.
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3 Pence - Victoria 3rd portrait; Maundy Coinage
Source: en.numista.com
Features
KM# 777
Country United Kingdom
Years 1893-1901
Value 3 Pence (1/80 LSD)
Metal Silver (.925)
Weight 1.41 g
Diameter 16.26 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized yes
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GB 1899 Silver 3 Pence ( 3P )
