Medal - Threepence

€367,192.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year2021
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionSilver plated copper
Weight32 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeHeptagonal (7-sided)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionHead of Britannia facing left with helmet featuring lion and laurel wreath, with large `50` above her head and legend around edge. The background has various lines and wavy patterns. Mintmark is below Britannia`s chin.
Obverse lettering50 YEARS OF DECIMALISATION
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionGold spot of the reverse and obverse of a 1970 Threepence on left-hand side with floral arch. Britannia holds shield with Union Jack on right, accompanied by a lion by her side and a trident slanted across her body, disappearing of the coin`s edge. A flagpole in the centre holds a colourised Union Jack blowing behind Britannia and the lion.
Reverse letteringTHREE 1970 PENCE ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D
Reverse scriptLatin
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Mintage2021  - Proof -
Catalog ID9366546810
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