1937 Threepence George VI (incl. Colonial)
George VI incl. Colonial
1937United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1937 Threepence George VI (incl. Colonial) is a United Kingdom Threepence coin struck in 1937 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 8,148,100 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £2.49, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 1.41 g and measures 16 mm across.
Denomination
Threepence
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
8,148,100
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:1.41g
Shape:Round
Diameter:16mm
Thickness:0.95mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:0.70 g (500‰)
Melt value:£1.04 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1937 Threepence (George VI) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 8,148,100 is the 29th lowest of 62 circulation Threepence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1937 George VI Threepence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 Threepence George VI (with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | with 'IND:IMP' | 45,707,900 | £0.40Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1937 Threepence George VI (incl. Colonial) (this page) | Circulation | incl. Colonial | 8,148,100 | £2.49Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1937 Threepence George VI Proof (incl. Colonial) | Proof | incl. Colonial | 26,400 | £1.04melt value |
| 1937 Threepence George VI Proof (with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | with 'IND:IMP' | 26,400 | — |
| 1937 Threepence George VI Proof (incl. Colonial) | Proof | incl. Colonial | 4 | £1.04melt value |
| 1937 Threepence George VI Proof (with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | with 'IND:IMP' | 4 | — |
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