1959 THREEPENCE


Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Mary Gillick.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D: +
Reverse:Wheat stalks & Ribbon - Design by George Kruger Gray.
Legend: AUSTRALIA - THREE PENCE - 1959
Edge:Plain Edge.
Weight:1.41 grams (21.8 grains).
Size:16.0 mm (diameter).
Composition:.500 Silver - 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Zinc and 5% Nickel.
Silver Content:.0226 oz.
Mintage:Circulation: 19,888,000 - Melbourne.
Proofs: 1,508
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation :
1959 THREEPENCE

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Proof
2002.50.751251020125

Notes:

The collector proof version of the 1959 threepence was released as part of a 6 coin proof set.


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