1875 3d Silver Threepence 92.5% Fine Sp#3914C Rare

Melt Value £1-£2

Price Guide Value £12-£14

The 1875 UK threepence obverse features

the bust of young Queen Victoria facing

left, with ribbons in her hair, and the

surrounding legend: 'VICTORIA D:G:

BRITANNIAR:REGINA F:D:'


The reverse shows the royal crown above

the number '3', with the date divided to

either side.  A wreath with a bow at the

base surrounds the main design.


1875 United Kingdom threepence specifications
Monarch
Victoria (1838 - 1901)
Edgeplain
Weight1.41 g
Diameter16 mm
Composition92.5% silver
MintedLondon, England
Mintageapprox. 3.307m
ScarcityRARE for period

 

1875 United Kingdom threepence design
ObverseWilliam Wyon
ReverseJean Merlen