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George VI proof nickel-brass threepence, 1937

Overview

Museum number

RMM 1704

Country

United Kingdom

Ruler

George VI

Object name

coin
proof

Denomination

threepence

Date

1937

Design

Obverse

uncrowned portrait of George VI to left
inscription: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.

Reverse

thrift plant with three flowers
inscription: THREE PENCE 1937

Obverse designer

Paget, Thomas Humphrey

Reverse designer

Percy Metcalfe after Madge Kitchener

Edge

plain

Die axis

360

Production

Mint

Tower Hill

Material

nickel-brass

Dimensions

Weight

6.82g

Acquisition

Acquired from

Operative Department, 18.5.1938

References

Archive reference

Accession Register E one of 4045-4048

Standard reference

Peck 2371