United Kingdom - 3 Pence George VI - nickel-brass
George VI Nickel - Brass Threepence SPINK UNCSECOND ISSUE THERE ARE A FEWMINT MARKS One of the proposed coinage reforms of Edward VIII's reign (carried over to that of George VI following the abdication) was the introduction of brass threepence coins to replace the tiny silver issues which had been circulating for many years. The high cost of silver, in addition to the ease of which the tiny silver threepence got lost, were factors in this decision. However, the silver issues continued to be popular in Scotland and the colonies, and so the two issues continued to be struck and circulated side by side until the end of the Second World War.ObverseSee pictures for a good impression.Will be sent by registered mail.Portrait of George VI facing left.Latin legend which reads: GEORGIVS VI DE: G: BR: OMN: REX F:D: IND: IMP (George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith and Emperor of India)Reverse:The reverse features a thrift plant with three heads, with the name of the denomination above with date below.The legend reads:-Threepence Read More