3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal, 1st issue

€165,113.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1953
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value3 Pence (1⁄80)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.41 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Mary Gillick
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#887, Sp#4128
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.  Note: with `BRITT:OMN`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REGINA F:D:
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCrowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering19 3 53
Edge
Mint
Mintage1953  - Prooflike; St. Paul`s Cathedral - 1 078
Catalog ID7936142150
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