The dodecagonal (12 sided) British brass Threepence was first issued in 1937.
The Edward VIII coins dated 1937 were never released into circulation and were melted down. Some coins given to vending machine manufacturers for testing purposes, were never returned.
The official first release of the brass Threepence was in 1937 with George VI.
The British nickel-brass Threepence was first issued for circulation in 1937 and last issued in 1967.
Such a coin does not exist. The Threepence was not introduced into the British currency until about 1550.
The dodecagonal brass British Threepence ceased to be legal tender on 31-Aug-1971.
The New Zealand Threepence was first introduced in 1933.
The 12 sided British Threepence issued from 1937 to 1967 inclusive was made from a nickel-brass alloy. The small silver British Threepence issued from 1920 to 1945 inclusive were made from an alloy of 50% silver, nickel and copper. Although the silver coins were circulated in Britain, they were intended for use in several of the British Colonies.
You have a 1941 British dodecagonal brass Threepence that somebody has plated. Modified coins are worthless as a collectible.
The small 50% silver Threepences (16mm) were still being minted for the Colonies from 1942 to 1945 inclusive. The changeover to the 12 sided nickel-brass Threepence (21mm) commenced gradually from 1937.
No. No British West Africa Threepence had any silver content from 1925 onwards.
The British Threepence is part of a redundant currency that was withdrawn and demonetised in 1971. It no longer has an exchange rate with other currencies.
No. The round silver Threepence is too small a coin to have a milled edge.
All British Threepence minted from 1834 to 1919 inclusive were made from sterling silver, were 16 mm in diameter and weighed 1.414 grams.
The only British 1831 Threepence issued was the Maundy Threepence. A British 1831 Maundy Threepence (FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £40 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £20 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There were no general circulation British 1924 Threepences minted. The following are the only British Threepences minted in 1924, and you will need a very large bag of money to buy one, if you can find one for sale. A British 1924 Threepence (specimen finish) is considered extremely rare. A British 1924 Threepence (Proof in gold FDC) is considered of the highest rarity.