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1861 Silver - Great Britain 3 Pence Victoria - U.S. Civil War Era Faded # DNE
$ 18.48
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Description
faded 1861 Three pence - 92.5 Silver Coin in an oversized capsule - - - U.S. Civil War Era - Item # DNE - - -Please view pictures, zoom in to see the details, imperfections, flaws and toning - Thank you - I am selling the coin pictured - Nice Historic Silver Coin - - -
The 1861 United Kingdom three pence obverse features
the bust of young Queen Victoria facing
left, with ribbons in her hair, and the
surrounding legend: 'VICTORIA D:G:
BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:'.
With the passage of time, this coin is 161 years old, been over circulated and faded - - -
The reverse shows the royal crown above
the number (3) with the date divided to
either side - A wreath with a bow at the
base surrounds the main design - - -
1861 United Kingdom three pence specifications
Monarch
Victoria (1838 - 1901)
Edge plain
Weight 1.21 to 1.41 g
Diameter 16 mm
Composition 92.5% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 3,294,720
Scarcity relatively common for period
1861 United Kingdom threepence design
Obverse William Wyon
Reverse Jean Merlen - - -