1953 Threepence Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
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Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Threepence Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Threepence coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 40,000 were minted. It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni), weighs 6.8 g and measures 21.8 mm across.
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)
Is the 1953 Threepence (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its proof mintage of 40,000 is the 13th lowest of 14 proof Threepence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1953 Elizabeth II Threepence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Threepence Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN') | 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') (this page) | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 40,000 | — |
| 1953 Threepence Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 4 | — |
Elizabeth II Threepence by year
- 1955 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1956 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1957 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1958 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1959 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1960 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1961 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1962 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1963 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
- 1964 Threepence (Elizabeth II)
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