1956 Threepence Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN') – reverse

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1956 Threepence Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN')

Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'

1956United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.35 in circulated condition. 36,801,600 were minted, the 45th lowest of any circulation Threepence.

Denomination

Threepence

Estimated Value

£0.35

Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

36,801,600

Physical Properties

Composition:Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni)

Weight:6.8g

Shape:Dodecagonal (12-sided)

Diameter:21.74mm

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:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1956 Threepence (Elizabeth II) rare?

45th/ 53

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Its circulation mintage of 36,801,600 is the 45th lowest of 53 circulation Threepence coins in the catalogue.

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