Threepence, South Africa, 1946, Silver
South Africa, 1946, Threepence(1937 to 1952), King George VI Series – Silver Threepence(Tickey)
Varieties: Three are known
- 1945 Overstruck of 1943
- 1945 Gap between the “4” and “5” is bigger
- During the war, some of the coins did not have any initials of designers
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
1946(1937-1952) |
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Value |
Threepence, 3 Pence, 3D, Tickey |
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Metal |
1937- 1950, Silver 0.800, Copper 0.200(Silver content 1.13gm) |
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Weight |
1.41379gm |
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Diameter |
16.30mm |
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Thickness |
1.09mm |
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Engraver |
Henry Paget(HP) Kruger Gray(KG) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Demonetized |
Yes |
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Obverse |
Portrait of Georgivs VI Rex Imperator Lettering: GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR HP (initials) |
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Reverse |
King Protea Lettering: SUID-AFRICA – 1946 - SUID-AFRIKA * 3D * |
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Edge |
Smooth |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1946 |
2,218,805 |
150 |
- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- 3 Pence
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 1900s
- Object
- Flower - Protea
Person (king, queen, tsar, president) - Rulers
- King George VI