The British threepence (3d) coin, usually simply known as a threepence, thruppence, or thruppenny bit, was a unit of currency equaling one eightieth of a pound sterling, or three old pence sterling.
What is the rarest three pence coin?
The First Threepence
- Threepence coins minted at Bristol and Exeter in the years 1644 and 1645 are very rare, and very collectable.
- Those produced during the reign of King Charles II are also considered collectable – if not particular rare – this being a much written-about era in British history.
What is a 1939 three pence coin worth?
Value Range
| G | F | AU |
|---|---|---|
| $0.60 | $1.00 | $11.00 |
When was the silver threepenny bit withdrawn?
1971
Originally it was planned that old money would be phased out of circulation over eighteen months, but as it turned out, the old penny, halfpenny and threepenny coins were officially taken out of circulation as early as August 1971.
What English coins are valuable?
Most valuable and rare UK coins wanted by collectors
- 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin – valued at £3,000.
- 2012 London Olympics Aquatics Fifty Pence – valued at £1,500.
- 1983 Two Pence “New Pence” Coin – valued at £500.
- 2015 Silver Two Pence Coin – valued at £485.
- 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Coin – valued at £170.
When did the three pence go out of circulation?
August 1971
What is a 1948 three pence coin worth?
Value Range
| G | F | UNC |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $0.60 | $55 |
What is an Australian 1949 threepence worth?
What is a 1949 Australian threepence coin worth?
| VG | F | VF |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $1.25 | $2 |
What is the rarest silver threepenny bit?
George V, Rare Threepence, 1925 They are struck in 500 fine Silver and the coins on offer are in Fine or better condition. The only date of this type that is Rarer is the 1926 with the crowned value. You have the bare head of the King on one side and the Crowned value ‘3’ on the other side.
Do silver threepence bits have any value?
Silver Threepence Maundy 3d coins from 1838 to 1926 can be distinguished from those issued for circulation by the quality of the strike. Because of this, no values are given for Maundy coins from 1838 until the design became different from circulation coins from 1927 onwards.
What old English coins are worth money?
The most valuable rare English coins from history – and how much they’re worth
- 1917 George V sovereign London mint. (Photo: The Royal Mint)
- 1933 George V penny. (Photo: The Royal Mint)
- 1937 Edward VIII brass threepence.
- 1983 New Pence 2p coin.
- 1996 football European Championships gold proof two pound.
Which old British coins are worth money?
