Victoria - 3 pence 1900 Kingdom of Great Britain (ex.2)

Country: United Kingdom
Queen: Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1900 (1893-1901)
Value: 3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Grade: AU/MS
Mintage: 10,644,400
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 777, Sp# 3942

Obverse:
Older crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA · BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·
T·B·

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India.

Engraver: Thomas Brock.

Reverse:
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.

Lettering: 19 3 00

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
Struck with prooflike finish for use in the Maundy ceremony and with a dull surface for domestic circulation. The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.

Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.

Référence : KM# 777, Sp# 3942

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India