Description:
English nickel-brass threepence, 1967
Width 21mm
This is a dodecahedron, or 12 sided, coin. The obverse features the laureate bust of Elizabeth II facing right. The inscription reads 'ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F:D', Latin, abbreviated meaning 'Elizabeth II By the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith'. The reverse features a portcullis with a crown above and chains either side. Underneath are the intials of the designer, William Gardner. The denomination flanks the central design and the date is below.