1938 Threepence George VI (incl. Colonial)
George VI incl. Colonial
1938United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1938 Threepence George VI (incl. Colonial) is a United Kingdom Threepence coin struck in 1938 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 6,402,400 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £2.49, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1938 has not been priced separately. 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
6,402,400
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 type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1938 Threepence (George VI) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 6,402,400 is the 23rd lowest of 62 circulation Threepence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1938 George VI Threepence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 Threepence George VI (with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | with 'IND:IMP' | 14,532,300 | £0.46Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1938 Threepence George VI (incl. Colonial) (this page) | Circulation | incl. Colonial | 6,402,400 | £2.49Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1938 Threepence George VI Proof (with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | with 'IND:IMP' | — | — |
| 1938 Threepence George VI Proof (incl. Colonial) | Proof | incl. Colonial | — | £1.04melt value |
George VI Threepence by year
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