| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Cecil Thomas Reverse: Paul Vincze |
| In circulation to | 1973 |
| Reference(s) | KM#3, Schön#34 |
| Obverse description | Crowned bust facing right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND |
| Reverse description | Cotton plant |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | FEDERATION OF NIGERIA 1959 P.V. THREE PENCE |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1959 - - 52 000 000 1959 - Proof - 6 031 |
| Numisquare ID | 1173534280 |
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