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Elizabeth II Three Pence, 1965 Extremely fine condition

Currency:GBP Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:5.00 GBP Estimated At:30.00 - 90.00 GBP
Elizabeth II Three Pence, 1965 Extremely fine condition
The 1965 UK threepence obverse features the laureate bust of young Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with the surrounding legend:'+ELIZABETH-II-DEI-GRATIA-REGINA-F:D:'


The reverse shows an encircled portcullis with chains either side. Above is a crown, to either side are the words 'THREE' and 'PENCE', and below is the date

1965 UK threepence specifications: brass
Monarch: Elizabeth II (1953 - 1967)
Edge: 12 sided - plain edge
Weight: 6.8g
Diameter: 21 mm
Composition: nick el-brass
Minted: London, England
Mintage approx: 21,160,000

1944 UK threepence design: brass
Obverse:Mary Gillick
Reverse: William Gardner