PCGS

3 Pence – British West Africa

Context

Year: 1957

Issuer: British West Africa

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(1907—1968)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 800,000

Material

Diameter: 21.55 mm

Weight: 5.18 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #35

Numista: #34000

Obverse

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Script: Latin

Designer: Cecil Thomas

Inscription:

BRITISH WEST AFRICA

3 PENCE

1957 H

Script: Latin

Security edge

Name	Mark
Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham	H

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1957	H	800,000

💎 Very Rare