1953 threepence value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
threepence
Elizabeth II
1953
What is a 1953 British three pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1953 threepence from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.05 | £0.15 | £0.35 | £1 | £2 | £3+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
young Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with
the surrounding legend: '+ ELIZABETH II
DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REGINA F:D:'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
First Queen Elizabeth II era United Kingdom
threepence.
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Edge | 12 sided - plain edge |
| Weight | 6.8 grams |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Comp | nickel-brass |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 30,618,000 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | William Gardner |
1953 United Kingdom
threepence specifications
1953 United Kingdom
threepence design
The 1953 United Kingdom threepence
reverse shows an encircled portcullis
with chains either side.
Above is a crown, to either side are
the words 'THREE' and 'PENCE', and
below is the date.
The retail value of a 1953
British threepence can
range from £0.05 to over
£3, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |