3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, Nigeria

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, Nigeria, 1959 obverse image3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, Nigeria, 1959 reverse image
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Nigeria flagNigeria
  • Years of Minting:
    1959
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Dodecagonal (12-sided)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.39-$9.48

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:


Cotton plant

Engraver:


Paul Vincze

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Crowned bust facing right

Engraver:


Cecil Thomas

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Reverse:


FEDERATION OF NIGERIA 1959 P.V. THREE PENCE

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)

Size

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait sizes
  • Weight:3.24 g
  • Diameter:19 mm
  • Thickness:1.4 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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