Threepence Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

threepence

1801 to 1967

The threepence was not a

popular denomination in earlier

years post formation of the UK,

used only in Maundy sets

under George III and George IV,

then also minted for use in the

British colonies from 1834

under William IV and the early

Victorian era.

From 1845, threepence coins were minted for domestic

circulation within the United Kingdom, and continued under

all monarchs, except Edward VIII, up until decimilisation.

The threepence was made from 92.5% silver until 1920,

when the silver content was reduced to 50%.

In 1937 the nickel-brass 12 sided threepence was

introduced, running alongside the silver threepence in

the UK until 1941, when silver was discontinued for

domestic threepence use.

The silver threepence continued to be minted for

colonial use until 1945, although the 1945 3d were

melted down and did not make it to circulation.

'Maundy' threepence continued to be made from silver,

and are covered separately.

1 threepence = 3 pennies = 1/4 shilling = 1/80 pound

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Values, images, and specifications for British

three pence coins from 1801 to 1967.