This is an original British Threepence coin dated 1956, issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is struck in brass and features the distinctive twelve-sided (dodecagonal) shape introduced to make the denomination easily recognizable by touch. The obverse displays a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the Latin inscription indicating her royal titles. The reverse shows the Portcullis (a crowned gate with chains), a historic symbol of the British Parliament, with the denomination “THREE PENCE” and the date 1956 below. This example shows normal circulation wear consistent with age. All major design elements and inscriptions remain clear and legible. It is a genuine circulation coin from mid-20th-century Britain.
Overview
Features:
- Features / Specifications
- Country: United Kingdom
- Denomination: Threepence (3d)
- Year: 1956
- Ruler: Queen Elizabeth II
- Obverse:
- Right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
- Legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.
- Reverse:
- Crowned Portcullis with chains
- Inscription: THREE PENCE
- Date: 1956
- Metal: Brass
- Shape: Dodecagonal (12-sided)
- Weight: approx. 6.8 g
- Diameter: approx. 21 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Mint: Royal Mint (UK)
- Condition:
- Circulated
- Light to moderate wear
- Natural golden patina
- Details and legends clearly visible
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