Edward VII - 3 Pence 1903 - United Kingdom of G.B.

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, King Edward VII.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1903 (1902-1910)
Value: 3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 5,235,000
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
Grade: F12/F15
References: KM# 797.1

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Lettering:
EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT:OMN:REX F:D: IND: IMP:
DES

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Reverse:
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.

Lettering: 19 3 03

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.

Riferimento : KM# 797, Sp# 3984, Sp# 3987

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9...

Collezione : Edward VII - King Emperor (1901-1910) of United Kingdom & British India