Historical information

George VI became King after his brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936. Threepence coins underwent significant changes during George VI's reign. From 1937, new 12-sided nickel-brass threepence coins were introduced, which were initially used alongside the silver threepence.

Significance

This coin is an example of a coin no longer in use.

Physical description

A brass coin - threepence. It is 12 sided. The reverse shows a Thrift plant (armeria) with three flowering stems. The obverse has a George V1 profile facing left.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse: 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP
Reverse: 1938, three flowering stems of thrift plant.