Description: The physical dimensions of the brass threepence remained the same in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The effigy of the queen produced by Mary Gillick was used, with the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRA BRITT OMN REGINA F D used in 1953, and ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D used in all other years. The reverse shows a Tudor portcullis with chains and a coronet, with the inscription THREE PENCE date. This coin was produced in all years from 1953 to 1967, and in 1970 (in proof sets only).Following decimalisation, the brass threepence ceased to be legal tender after 31 August 1971Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary 1926 – 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female head of state in history.OBVERSE: Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around.Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei DefensatrixTranslation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the FaithDesigner: Mary GillickREVERSE: A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below.Lettering: W G THREE 1954 PENCEDesigner: William Maving Gardner EDGE: SmoothDesigner : "M.G." - Mary Gaskell Gillick OBE (1881–1965) was British sculptor and medalist,Designer : "W G" - William Maving Gardner (1914-2000), was an English coin designer, engraver, calligrapher and writer.Mint: Royal Mint Tower Hill, London, United KingdomMintage in 1954 41 720 000Country United KingdomQueen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)Type Standard circulation coinYears 1954-1970Value 3 Pence Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)Composition Nickel brass Weight 6.787 g Diameter 21.74 mmThickness 2.6 mmShape Dodecagonal (12-sided)Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑Demonetized 31 August 1971References KM# 900, Sp# 4153
Price: 2.46 AUD
Location: STRATHPINE
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Strike Type: Proof
Region of Origin: Europe
