1917 Threepence George V BU (1st issue, incl. Maundy)
George V 1st issue; incl. Maundy
1917United KingdomProoflike
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1917 Threepence George V BU (1st issue, incl. Maundy) is a United Kingdom Threepence coin struck in 1917 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 1,237 were minted. Its melt value is £1.92 at the current silver price. No catalogue price has been recorded for it. It is rated 6/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in silver (.925), weighs 1.41 g and measures 16 mm across.
Denomination
Threepence
Condition
BU
Mintage
1,237
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.925)
Weight:1.41g
Shape:Round
Diameter:16mm
Thickness:0.8mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:1.30 g (925‰)
Melt value:£1.92 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.925)
Value source:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)
Is the 1917 Threepence (George V) rare?
Its BU mintage of 1,237 is the 4th lowest of 36 BU Threepence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1917 George V Threepence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 Threepence George V (1st issue, incl. Maundy) | Circulation | 1st issue, incl. Maundy | 21,662,400 | £3.99Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1917 Threepence George V BU (1st issue, incl. Maundy) (this page) | BU | 1st issue, incl. Maundy | 1,237 | £1.92melt value |
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