3 Pence – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1937–1948
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 31 August 1971
Total mintage: 452,188,908
Material
Diameter: 21.8 mm
Weight: 6.8 g
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Shape: Dodecagonal
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard849
Numista: #1020
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP
HP
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | — | 45,707,900 | ||
| 1937 | — | 4 | Matte | |
| 1937 | — | 4 | Proof | |
| 1938 | — | 14,532,300 | ||
| 1938 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1939 | — | 5,603,000 | ||
| 1939 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1940 | — | 12,636,000 | ||
| 1940 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1941 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1941 | — | 60,239,400 | ||
| 1942 | — | 103,214,400 | ||
| 1942 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1943 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1943 | — | 101,702,400 | ||
| 1944 | — | 69,760,000 | ||
| 1944 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1945 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1945 | — | 33,942,400 | ||
| 1946 | — | 620,700 | ||
| 1946 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1948 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1948 | — | 4,230,400 |
🌱 Very Common