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Australian Threepences |
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Australian threepences were issued in the following reigns & years.
Notes:See the Commonwealth Pre-Decimal Coinage and Intrinsic Values articles for more information.The small size of the threepence coin caused a number of problems in its manufacture. To achieve a well struck result, the intricate dies had to be engraved with extreme care. Attention also needed to be given to regular cleaning of the dies during production. Unfortunately, such care was not always observed. The results are weakly struck coins from poorly engraved dies and loss of detail when the dies became clogged by oil, dirt and other foreign matter. Collectors often face confusion when a seemingly 'worn' coin is graded as uncirculated. An unusually high proportion of weak strikes are found on the obverse of George V threepences. The detail on the reverse of threepences struck between 1938 to 1964 is often found similarly affected.
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