Elizabeth II - 3 Pence 1966 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard Circulation coin
Years: 1966 (1954-1970)
Value: 3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80 GBP)
Metal: Nickel Brass
Weight: 6.8 g
Diameter: 21.8 mm
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Shape: Dodecagonal
Grade: UNC (corrosion stains)
Mintage: 53,760,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 08-31-1971
References: KM# 900, Sp# 4153

Obverse:
Young laureate portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around.

Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse:
A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below

Lettering:
W G
THREE 1966 PENCE

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 105 grains.

Reference : KM# 900, Sp# 4153

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...

Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)