This sounds like a modern form of 'brockage' when the die slipped and caused the head to be struck twice. I believe that this could be worth £50 - £100+ I am a professional numismatist, so I would be keen to see other dealers' opinions.
About 5 pence take it or leave it
Since 1971, there are 100 pence to the British pound. Prior to 1971, there were 240 pence to the pound.
A shilling was a coin in British currency until 1971. It's value at decimalisation was 5 new pence.
Since 1971, there are 100 pence to the British pound. Prior to 1971, there were 240 pence to the pound.
Nobody was minting Threepences in 1971. The last general circulation British Threepence was minted in 1967.
In terms of face value, a 3 pence coin is no longer legal tender in the United Kingdom, as it was demonetized in 1971. However, some collectors may be interested in purchasing a 3 pence coin for its historical or numismatic value.
Rusty Pence died on 1971-08-11.
Such a coin does not exist. The British - 1 New Penny was first issued in 1971 2 New Pence was first issued in 1971 5 New Pence was first issued in 1968 10 New Pence was first issued in 1968 50 New Pence was first issued in 1969
The Eire (Irish) 2 Pence was not introduced to the currency until the changeover to decimal currency in 1971.
Such a coin does not exist. Decimal currency was not introduced until 1971, including the 2 Pence coin.
At the decimalisation of Britains currency in 1971, the Halfcrown converted to 12 and a half New Pence.
Check again. The British introduced decimal currency on the 15th of February, 1971. Since then, 25 Pence coins have only ever been struck as commemoratives.