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Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1935
Reg. No: NU 28229
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- Summary:
- 3 Pence, Issued by New Zealand, 1935
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr John Sharples - Museum Victoria, 1994
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 16 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.40 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | british empire coins, british commonwealth and empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Percy Metcalf, Coin Designer, (1895-1970), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, The Royal Mint, George Kruger Gray, Designer, Painter & Medallist (1880-1943), Early History of London Mints, to 1300, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | New Zealand |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Pre-decimal |
| DateEra: | 1935 AD |
| Denomination: | 3 Pence |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned bust of George V facing left (extends to rim); around, GEORGE V KING EMPEROR (by Percy Metcalf) |
| Reverse Description: | Two carved patu (Maori weapons) crossed with lanyards or throngs attached, between their blades, 3d; above, NEW ZEALAND; below, 1935; (the artist's initials KG (Kruger Gray) were omitted from the reverse of the threepence until the 1937 issue when they were placed below the centre of the crossed weapons) |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | Reserve Bank of New Zealand, New Zealand, 1935 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1935 |
| Artist: | George Gray - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1933 |
| Artist: | Percy Metcalfe - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1932 |
| References: | KM#1 |
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