O’Brien Coin Guide: GB & Ireland Silver Threepence of George V, Part 1

Introduction:

The silver threepences of George V are very popular amongst collectors and are readily available in coin dealers’ bulk boxes, and at coin fairs, exhibitions and car boot sales. The first type (sterling issues) are much softer than their later (50% silver) counterparts and wear more easily, thus coins in the higher grades are worth a substantial premium.

Silver Threepence: George V

A…

O’Brien Coin Guide: GB & Ireland Silver Threepences of Edward VII

Introduction:

  Silver Threepence: Edward VII

Alloy: Sterling Silver (92.5% silver)

Weight: 1.41g

Diameter: 16mm

Edge: Plain

1902 Edward VII silver threepence

Mintage & Market Values:

1902-1910 GB & Ireland Edward VII Silver Threepence – Mintage & Market Values

    Further Reading:

Sterling Silver

O’Brien Coin Guide: GB & Ireland Silver Threepence of William IV

O’Brien Coin Guide: GB & Ireland…

O’Brien Coin Guide: GB & Ireland Silver Threepences of Queen Victoria

Introduction:

Queen Victoria’s predecessor, William IV, issued a short run of silver threepences (minted in London) for use in the British West Indies, where the British Administration was trying to increase its influence by introducing a strong currency based on ‘good silver’ in British denominations.

Silver threepences continued to be minted for the West Indies when Victoria was crowned but it…

Irish Banknote Guide: 180_ Kinsale Corporation (3d note)

Date: c.1804

Few people had silver or gold coins, and those who did, hoarded them and did not use them unless they really had to. Most of the smaller change in circulation was unofficial, illegal tokens. In short, there was a local currency crisis.

The solution was small notes (an IOU) like the one below

It reads IO (= I owe the bearer) three pence !

Kinsale, [Corporation], Threepence, 180–,…

O’Brien Coin Guide: GB & Northern Ireland Brass Threepence (George VI)

Background:

By the end of George V’s reign the threepence had become unpopular in England because of its small size but it remained popular in Scotland. It was consequently decided to introduce a more substantial ‘thru’penny bit’ which would have a more convenient weight/value ratio than the silver coinage.

The silver threepence continued to be minted, however, as there may have been some…