3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, British West Africa

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, British West Africa, 1957 obverse image3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, British West Africa, 1957 reverse image
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    British West Africa flagBritish West Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1957
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Security edge
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.50-$299.90

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Value within central wreath, lettering around outside, date below.NOTE: Mintmark is below the wreath and above the date.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Crowned portrait facing right, lettering around outside

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


Cecil Thomas

Edge

Description:


Security edge

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Reverse:


BRITISH WEST AFRICA 3 PENCE 1957 H

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait sizes
  • Weight:5.2 g
  • Diameter:21.55 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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