Date:1938
Description:
English nickel-brass three pence, 1938
Width 21mm
This is a dodecagonal coin, meaning that it has 12 sides. The obverse features the bust of King George VI facing left. The inscription reads 'GEORGIUS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP', Latin, abbreviated meaning 'George VI By the Grace of God King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India'. Under the bust are the initials 'H.P' for T. Humphrey Paget, the designer. The reverse features Thrift with three blooms, the denomination is above and the date below.
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English nickel-brass three pence, 1938 Width 21mm This is a dodecagonal coin, meaning that it has 12 ...
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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4272.1994.63 (66/17138)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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