An Australian 1951 50% silver Threepence (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $52 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $9 AUD.
There were 15.856 million minted.
An Australian 1951 50% silver Threepence (George VI)(minted in London - mintmark = PL), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $16 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $2 AUD.
There were 40 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There were no Australian Threepences minted prior to 1910.
The slang term for the Australian Threepence was "tray".
Such a coin does not exist. The Royal Australian Mint did not produce any Threepences in 1933.
The last Australian threepence was struck in 1964.
An Australian 1925 Threepence minted at the Melbourne Mint will have a small "M" below the date.An Australian 1925 Threepence minted at the Sydney Mint will have no mintmark.
The Australian 1955 Threepence looks the same as all Australian Threepences minted from 1953 to 1964 inclusive. From 1947 to 1964, their composition was 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc and 5% nickel. They had a plain edge, weighed 1.41 grams and were 16 mm in diameter. The Australian 1955 Threepence has Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and the reverse design shows three stalks of wheat with the year split either side of the stalks, AUSTRALIA across the top and THREEPENCE across the bottom. Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Frequently you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold.
The Australian 1944 Threepence was no bigger or smaller than any other Australian Threepence. They were all 16 mm in diameter and weighed 1.41 grams.
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" Threepences minted prior to 1910.
Such a coin does not exist. All Australian Threepences from 1910 to 1944 inclusive were made from sterling silver.
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" Threepences minted prior to 1910.
There were no "Australian" Threepences minted prior to 1910. The only Threepences circulating in Australia prior to 1910 were British Threepences.
The coins are valued between $50 and $100. They coins are not common and the price can vary depending upon its condition.