Summary
Proof 3 pence, Issued by New Zealand, 1939
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
King's head, bare, facing left; around, GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR; below neck truncation in small letters the artist's initials HP ([Thomas] Humphrey Paget)
Reverse Description
Two carved patu (Maori weapons) crossed with lanyards or throngs attached, between their blades, 3d; above, NEW ZEALAND; below, 1939; the artist's initials KG (Kruger Gray) below the centre of the crossed weapons
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1939 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
Thomas Humphrey Paget - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.416 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#7
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1540 Pages
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Maori Culture, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
