3 Pence – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1954–1970
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 31 August 1971
Total mintage: 682,219,200
Material
Diameter: 21.74 mm
Weight: 6.8 g
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Shape: Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard900
Numista: #71
Obverse
Inscription:
+ ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:
Translation:
Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Designer: Mary Gillick
Reverse
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | — | 41,720,000 | ||
| 1955 | — | 41,075,200 | ||
| 1956 | — | 36,801,600 | ||
| 1957 | — | 24,294,400 | ||
| 1958 | — | 20,504,000 | ||
| 1959 | — | 28,499,200 | ||
| 1960 | — | 83,078,400 | ||
| 1961 | — | 41,102,400 | ||
| 1962 | — | 51,545,600 | ||
| 1963 | — | 35,280,000 | ||
| 1964 | — | 44,867,200 | ||
| 1965 | — | 27,160,000 | ||
| 1966 | — | 53,760,000 | ||
| 1967 | — | 151,780,800 | ||
| 1970 | — | 750,400 | Proof |
🌱 Very Common