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United Kingdom 3 pence 1937 70 AED

Name: United Kingdom 3 pence 1937 70 AED
Price: 70 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 4th March 2026

Description

Basic Information
• Country: United Kingdom
• Denomination: Three Pence (3d)
• Year: 1937
• Ruler: George VI
• Metal: 50% Silver
• Weight: ~1.41 g
• Diameter: ~16 mm
• Edge: Plain

Obverse (Front)
• Portrait of King George VI facing left.
• Latin legend around the portrait:
“GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP”
Meaning: George VI, by the Grace of $%& King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.

Reverse (Back)
• Shows the thrift plant (a coastal flower).
• Inscription: THREE PENCE and the date 1937.

Historical Background

The year 1937 was the first year of coinage for King George VI after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936.
Coins of this year marked the start of a new royal portrait on British currency.

Your Coin’s Grade

From the slab:
• Grade: VF 30 (Very Fine)

Meaning:
• Moderate wear
• Major details still clear
• Portrait and lettering well defined

Silver Content
• Pure silver weight: about 0.705 g

Collector Value

Approximate value:
• VF condition: about $5 – $15 USD
• Higher grades (UNC): $40 – $80+

Because it is a pre-1947 British coin, it still contains silver, which adds collector interest.

Interesting Fact

Before 1937, British threepence coins were always small silver coins, but later in the same era Britain also introduced the famous large brass 12-sided threepence coin.