Summary

Proof 3 Pence, Issued by New Zealand, 1935
Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Crowned bust of George V facing left (extends to rim); around, GEORGE V KING EMPEROR (by Percy Metcalf)

Reverse Description

Two carved patu (Maori weapons) crossed with lanyards or throngs attached, between their blades, 3d; above, NEW ZEALAND; below, 1935; (the artist's initials KG (Kruger Gray) were omitted from the reverse of the threepence until the 1935 issue when they were placed below the centre of the crossed weapons)

Edge Description

Plain

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