3 Pence - George VI 3rd type

€3,924.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1948-1952
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Pence (1⁄80)
CurrencyPound (1840-1967)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight1.4 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#15
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Reverse descriptionTwo carved patu (Māori short-handled clubs) with legend and denomination above, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW·ZEALAND 3d ·1948·
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1948  - - 4 000 000
1948  - Proof -
1950  - - 800 000
1950  - Proof -
1951  - - 3 600 000
1951  - Proof -
1952  - - 8 000 000
1952  - Proof -
Catalog ID3495818670
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