1970 Threepence Elizabeth II Proof (without 'BRITT:OMN') – reverse

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1970 Threepence Elizabeth II Proof (without 'BRITT:OMN')

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

1970United KingdomProof

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £2.50 as a proof. 750,400 were minted, the 8th lowest of any proof Threepence.

Denomination

Threepence

Estimated Value

£2.50

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

750,400

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

Value date:6 Mar 2026

Is the 1970 Threepence (Elizabeth II) rare?

8th/ 8

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Its proof mintage of 750,400 is the 8th lowest of 8 proof Threepence coins in the catalogue.

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← 1967 Threepence (Elizabeth II)

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