Great Britain UK Three Pence Collection 1954 - 1967

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Channel: DC Coin World · 2018 · Education

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In this video we look at the Great Britain UK Three Pence Collection 1954 - 1967.  We examine the front and the back of the coin and magnify it so you can see the details clearly.  Enjoy!
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Country United Kingdom 
Type Common coin
Years 1954-1970
Value 3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80 LSD)
Metal Nickel-brass
Weight 6.8 g
Diameter 21.8 mm
Thickness 2.6 mm
Shape Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 08-31-1971
References KM# 900, Sp# 4153
Obverse
Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around

Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Mary Gillick 

Reverse
A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below

Lettering: 
W G
THREE 1967 PENCE

Engraver: William Maving Gardner 

Edge
Smooth
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces71.html

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