1953 Threepence Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United KingdomCirculation
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Threepence Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Threepence coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 30,618,000 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £0.63, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni), weighs 6.8 g and measures 21.8 mm across.
Denomination
Threepence
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
30,618,000
Physical Properties
Composition:Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni)
Weight:6.8g
Shape:Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Diameter:21.8mm
Thickness:2.6mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
Dodecagonal (12-sided)Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni)
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1953 Threepence (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 30,618,000 is the 46th lowest of 62 circulation Threepence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1953 Elizabeth II Threepence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Threepence Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN') (this page) | Circulation | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 30,618,000 | £0.63Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1953 Threepence Elizabeth II BU (with 'BRITT:OMN') | BU | with 'BRITT:OMN', Business strike set issue | 1,300,000 | — |
| 1953 Threepence Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 40,000 | — |
| 1953 Threepence Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 4 | — |
Elizabeth II Threepence by year
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- 1956 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
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- 1963 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1964 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
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