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Elizabeth II threepence, 1953

Overview

Museum number

RMM 2756

Country

United Kingdom

Ruler

Elizabeth II

Object name

coin
currency

Denomination

threepence

Date

1953

Design

Obverse

wreathed portrait of Elizabeth II to right
inscription: + ELIZABETH II DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REGINA F: D:

Reverse

crowned portcullis
inscription: THREE PENCE

Obverse designer

Gillick, Mary

Reverse designer

Gardner, William

Edge

plain

Die axis

360

Production

Mint

Tower Hill

Material

nickel-brass

Dimensions

Weight

6.83g

Acquisition

Acquired from

Coining Press Room, 26.10.1984

References

Standard reference

Peck 2490