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George VI Three Pence, 1944, Extremely fine condition

Currency:GBP Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:5.00 GBP Estimated At:120.00 - 150.00 GBP
George VI Three Pence, 1944, Extremely fine condition
The 12-sided 1944 brass UK threepence
obverse features the bare head of King George VI facing left, with the surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP (George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith and Emperor of India).

The reverse shows a blossoming Thrift plant, with three blooms. Around the main design are the words 'THREE PENCE', and below is the date.

1944 UK threepence specifications: brass
Monarch: George VI (1937 - 1952)
Edge: 12 sided - plain edge
Weight: 6.74g
Diameter: 21 mm
Composition: nick el-brass
Minted: London, England
Mintage approx. 69,760,000

1944 UK threepence design: brass
Obverse Thomas Paget
Reverse Frances Madge Kitchener