1949 threepence value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
threepence
George VI
1949
What is a 1949 British three pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1949 threepence from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £2 | £6 | £30 | £165 | £420 | £525+ |
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 bare head of King
George VI facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
FIDEI DEF.'
images courtesy of anonymous contributor
Notes:
Change to obverse legend, reflecting India's
independence from the United Kingdom.
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | 12 sided - plain edge |
| Weight | 6.8 grams |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Comp | nickel-brass |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 464,000 |
| Scarcity | uncommon for period |
| Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
| Reverse | Frances Madge Kitchener |
1949 United Kingdom
threepence specifications
1949 United Kingdom
threepence design
The 1949 United Kingdom threepence
reverse shows a blossoming thrift plant,
with three blooms.
Around the main design are the words
'THREE PENCE', and below is the date.
The retail value of a 1949
British threepence can
range from £2 to over
£525, 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 |