3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

€3,773.00
IssuerRhodesia and Nyasaland
Year1955-1964
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Pence (1⁄80)
CurrencyPound (1955-1964)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight1.41 g
Dimensions16.3 mm
Thickness0.92 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Mary Gillick
Reverse: Paul Vincze
In circulation to1 June 1965
Reference(s) KM#3, Schön#34
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND M·G·
Reverse descriptionFlame Lily dividing date, legend above, denomination below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRHODESIA AND NYASALAND 19 57 P.V. · THREE PENCE ·
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1955  - - 1 200 000
1955  - Proof - 10
1956  - - 3 200 000
1956  - Proof -
1957  - - 6 000 000
1957  - Proof -
1962  - - 4 000 000
1962  - Proof -
1963  - - 2 000 000
1963  - Proof -
1964  - - 3 600 000
Catalog ID1839848670
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