3 Pence – Southern Rhodesia
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1948–1952
Issuer: Southern Rhodesia
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1932—1955)
Demonetization: 1 June 1965
Total mintage: 16,400,000
Material
Diameter: 16 mm
Weight: 1.41 g
Thickness: 0.85 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
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Numista: #6844
Obverse
Inscription:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
PM
PM
Translation:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIONS, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, EMPEROR OF INDIA
BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIONS, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, EMPEROR OF INDIA
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse
Inscription:
SOUTHERN 3d RHODESIA
1952
KG
1952
KG
Translation:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1952
KG
1952
KG
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | — | 2,000,000 | ||
| 1948 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1949 | — | 4,000,000 | ||
| 1949 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1951 | — | 5,600,000 | ||
| 1951 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1952 | — | 4,800,000 | ||
| 1952 | — | — | Proof |
🌱 Very Common