کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Wales |
|---|---|
| سال | 1991 |
| نوع | Local coin |
| ارزش | |
| واحد پول | Pound sterling (1282-1970) |
| ترکیب | Copper-nickel |
| وزن | 2 g |
| قطر | 16.6 mm |
| ضخامت | 1 mm |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Image of a slate train. Lettering around circumference |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | PENTREF LLECHWEDD VILLAGE |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Crown over value. Oak leaves flanking, with bow below. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | 19 3 91 H |
| لبه | Ribbed |
| ضرابخانه |
H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003) |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1991 H - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 3383576490 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: Issued in 1991, this Welsh 3 Pence is a non-official numismatic piece, distinct from the UK's decimalized circulating currency. The anachronistic "Pence" denomination suggests a commemorative or private issue, likely associated with Pentref Llechwedd Village, a heritage site linked to the Llechwedd Slate Caverns in Gwynedd. These issues underscore distinct Welsh cultural and historical commemoration, separate from Royal Mint productions, serving as collectible tokens highlighting regional landmarks, not legal tender.
Artistry: The engraver for such private issues is often unrecorded. The design invariably follows a representational or naturalistic stylistic school. Given the namesake, the coin likely depicts elements of