3 Pence - Elizabeth II - Thicker (1959 - 1966)
Features
| Denomination | 3 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 18 |
| Weight (g) | 6.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round scalloped |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
S'BALLIVIE INSULE DEGERNEREVE
Description:
Guernsey Coat of Arms in center circle. "S'BALLIVIE INSVLE DEGERNERE VE" written in outer circle.
S'BALLIVIE INSULE DEGERNEREVE
Description:
Guernsey Coat of Arms in center circle. "S'BALLIVIE INSVLE DEGERNERE VE" written in outer circle.
Reverse
Engraved by Paul Vincze
Lettering:
GUERNSEY
1959
THREE PENCE
Description:
"GUERNSEY" written at the top. Guernsey cow in the center with date below it. "THREE PENCE" written at the bottom.
GUERNSEY
1959
THREE PENCE
Description:
"GUERNSEY" written at the top. Guernsey cow in the center with date below it. "THREE PENCE" written at the bottom.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 500,000 | Very Common | |
| 1959 | Proof | Not Common | |
| 1966 | 10,000 | Proof | Very Common |