3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal 1st issue

Name: 3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1953 Denom3 Pence MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt ~£1.96

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1953
Denomination	3 Pence
Face value	3p
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Maundy Money
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	1.410g
Diameter	16.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.

Reverse

Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath. Script: Latin

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.0453

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £1.96

Also issued as

Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue

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