Summary
Proof 3 Pence, Issued by, Guernsey, 1959
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
A copy of the seal of the Baliwick of Guernsey granted by Edward I, a shield with three lions; around, S'BALLIVIE INSVLE DE GERNEREVE
Reverse Description
A Guernsey cow standing facing right; below, 1959; around above, GUERNSEY; around below, THREE PENCE; artist's initials, P.V., at right above the ground line
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The 3 pence denomination was introduced in 1956, it was worth 24 doubles; this, the second issue, was struck on thicker flans.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1959 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.547 g (Weight)
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Shape
Scalloped
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References
KM#18
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
