Description
Country: Australia
• Denomination: 3 Pence
• Year: 1938
• Ruler: King George VI
• Material: Silver
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👑 About the Ruler
• King George VI ruled from 1936 to 1952
• He was the king during World War II
• Australian coins from his reign are part of the British Commonwealth coinage
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🔍 Coin Details
• Type: Milled (machine-made coin)
• Obverse (front): Portrait of King George VI
• Reverse (back): Usually features the denomination “3” with wheat ears design (common for Australian 3 pence)
• Shape: Round
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🏷️ Grading Information
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: VF 35 (Very Fine)
• Moderate wear
• Most details still visible
⚠️ Note on label:
• Marked “Corrosion” → means the coin has surface damage (oxidation/pitting), which reduces value
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⚖️ Specifications (Typical)
• Weight: ~1.41 grams
• Silver purity: 50% silver (for 1938 issue)
• Diameter: ~16 mm
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💰 Value (Estimated)
Because of corrosion:
• Approximate value: $5 – $15 USD
Without corrosion, VF coins could be higher, but:
👉 corrosion significantly lowers collector value
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⭐ Important Notes
• This coin is common (not rare)
• Value is mostly numismatic (collector) + small silver content
• The slab (holder) protects it, but corrosion cannot be reversed