3 Pence - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1955 - 1964)
Features
| Denomination | 3 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3 |
| Weight (g) | 1.4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 0.92 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1965-01-06 |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
+ QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND
+ QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND
Reverse
Engraved by Paul Vincze
Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
19 57
· THREE PENCE ·
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
19 57
· THREE PENCE ·
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1,200,000 | Very Common | |
| 1955 | 10 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1956 | 3,200,000 | Common | |
| 1956 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1957 | 6,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1957 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1962 | 4,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1962 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1963 | 2,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1963 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1964 | 3,600,000 | Very Common |