3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, South Africa

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, South Africa, 1953-1960 obverse image3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, South Africa, 1953-1960 reverse image
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1953-1960
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.34-$35.95

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:


A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 3 lines.

Engraver:


George Kruger Gray

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


The 1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right and lettering above around the rim

Engraver:


Mary Gillick

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Plain

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


ELIZABETH II REGINA

Reverse:


SOUTH AFRICA·1959·SUID-AFRIKA K G 3D.

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.500)

Size

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait sizes
  • Weight:1.414 g
  • Diameter:16.3 mm
  • Thickness:0.99 mm
  • Edge:Plain
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