3 Pence - George VI 2nd type

€18,348.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1947
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Pence (1⁄80)
CurrencyPound (1840-1967)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight1.41 g
Dimensions16.3 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#7a
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse descriptionTwo carved patu (Māori short-handled clubs) with legend and denomination above, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW·ZEALAND 3d ·1947·
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1947  - - 6 400 000
1947  - Proof - 20
Catalog ID2414290290
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