Obverse
ReverseSpecifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Years Minted | 1953 |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Note: with 'BRITT:OMN'
Reverse
A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below.
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About This Coin
The 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN') is a coin issued by United Kingdom, minted in 1953. This coin is composed of Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni), weighing 6.8g, with a diameter of 21.8mm, in a dodecagonal (12-sided) shape. The obverse features young laureate portrait of queen elizabeth ii right, legend around. note: with 'britt:omn', while the reverse depicts a tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below.. The edge is plain. The 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN') remains a popular choice among numismatists interested in United Kingdom coinage.
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