ST 1920-1944

CODE	DATE	Ref	[ST] SILVER 3 PENCE 1902 - 1944	GRADE	Price (£)

George V 1920 - 1936 (0.500 silver) [1920 also 0.925 silver]
	1920 *Obv. 3 + Rev. C* *Both 0.925 & 0.500 silver examples are known.* *To explain how to tell the difference check my link* *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *The change from 0.925 to 0.500 silver did not* *improve the obverse head strikes, in fact, this new* *harder silver compound made the head strikes* *even flatter most of the time !* *The 0.500 silver 3ds also had problems with* *the rim and border teeth strikes.* *They could be completely flat even on* *top quality coins !*
	*As per 1916, 1917, 1918 & 1919 - head strike quality* *in order of sharpness.* *1st - Good head strike* *2nd - Reasonable head strike* *3rd - Weakish head strike.* *4th - Very weak head strike* *~~~~~~~~* *Generally all but the top grade of coins are* *Common*
	Obv. 3 - E of GEORGIVS to gap: D of F. D. to tooth
	Rev. C Top left stalk is STRAIGHT to leaf - short left acorn stem

			All 1920 silver 3d are Obv. 3 + Rev. C
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0.925 [silver] Reasonable head -
			Bright	EF+/pAS	45.00
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0 .925 [silver] Good head Bright	EF+	30.00
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0 .925 [silver] Good head Bright	EF	20.00
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0 .925 [silver] Weaker head Bright	EF	12.50
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0 .925 [silver] Average head Bright	EF?/EF	10.00
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0 .925 [silver] Average head Bright	VF/VF+	6.50
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0 .925 [silver] Average head Bright	VF?/VF	3.50
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0 .925 [silver] Average head Bright	F+/VF	2.50
ST	1920	A	(D.1934) 0 .925 [silver] Average head Bright	Fine	1.50
			~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Reasonable head -
			Silvery	pAS	28.00
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Weaker head - Silver	pAS	21.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Good head - Silvery	EF+	22.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Reasonable head -
			Slightly greyish	EF+	17.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Weaker head - Silver	EF+	12.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Weaker head - Grey	EF+	12.00
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Good head - Silvery	EF	11.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Reasonable head -
			Silvery	EF	8.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Reasonable head -
			Slightly greyish	EF	7.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Weaker head - Grey	EF	6.00
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Very weak head -
			Greyish	EF	4.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Reasonable head -
			Silvery	EF?	5.00
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver] Reasonable head -
			Greyish	VF+	4.00
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver]	VF/VF+	3.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver]	VF?/VF	2.50
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver]	Fine+	1.25
ST	1920	B	(D.1935) 0 .500 [silver]	Fine	1.00

	1921 *Obv. 3 + Rev. B (reverting back to a previous reverse !)* *A small '2' has been listed as a variety for this date but* *as an example has not been found by this researcher* *I am unable to confirm its existance, at present.*
	*As per 1916 to 1920 - the head strike quality* *in order of sharpness.* *In 1921 the obverse head came from an even* *weaker strike. A good head strike for this date* *is subjective !* *1st - Good head strike* *2nd - Reasonable head strike* *3rd - Weakish head strike.* *4th - Very weak head strike* *~~~~~~~~* *Generally all but the top grade of coins are* *Common*
	Rev. B Top left stalk is KINKED to leaf

			All 1921 silver 3d are Obv. 3 + Rev. B
ST	1921	A	As well struck head as possible Bright	pAS	35.00
ST	1921	A	As well struck head as possible Bright	EF+	25.00
ST	1921	A	As well struck head as possible Bright grey	EF+	24.00
ST	1921	A	Reasonable head strike Bright grey	EF+	18.50
ST	1921	A	As well struck head as possible Bright grey	EF	12.50
ST	1921	A	Reasonable head strike Bright grey	EF	8.50
ST	1921	A	Weak head strike Grey	EF	6.00
ST	1921	A	Reasonable head strike Grey	EF?	5.00
ST	1921	A	Weak head strike Grey	EF?	4.00
ST	1921	A		VF/VF+	3.50
ST	1921	A		VF?/VF	2.50
ST	1921	A		Fine+	1.25
ST	1921	A		Fine	1.00

	1922 *Obv. 3 + Rev. B* *Similar problem with the head strike at per 1921* *So far, unable to find a pAS example !* *Scarce in the highest grades and less common than* *either 1920 or 1921*

ST	1922	A	As well struck head as possible Dull Bright	EF+	40.00
ST	1922	A	Reasonable head strike Bright	EF+	35.00
ST	1922	A	As well struck head as possible Bright grey	EF	25.00
ST	1922	A	Reasonable head strike Bright	EF	20.00
ST	1922	A	Reasonable head strike Bright grey	EF?	10.00
ST	1922	A	Average head strike Grey	VF+/EF?	5.00
ST	1922	A	Average head strike Grey	VF/VF+	4.00
ST	1922	A		Fine+	1.50
ST	1922	A		Fine	1.00

	1923 *Obv. 3 + Rev. B* *NONE issued for currency* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: 1,430 issued for the Maundy set*
				Left as	Reference
M3	1923	M	Well struck head (PROOF) Bright	SOLD

	1924 *Obv. 3 + Rev. B* *NONE issued for currency* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: 1,515 issued for the Maundy set*
				Left as	Reference
M3	1924	M	Well struck head (PROOF) Bright	SOLD

	1925 *Obv. 3 + Rev. B* *Very scarce in the highest grades*
				Left as	Reference
ST	1925	A	As well struck head as possible Bright	SOLD
ST	1925	A	Reasonable head strike Bright	EF	40.00
ST	1925	A	Average head strike Bright	EF?	24.00
ST	1925	A	Average head strike Grey	VF+	10.00
ST	1925	A	Average head strike Grey	VF/VF+	6.00
ST	1925	A		Fine+	2.50
ST	1925	A		Fine	1.75

	1926 2 Obverse dies & 1 Reverse die ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obv. 3 is Very scarce in the higher grades Obv. 4 is by far the commoner of the two dies generally referred to as the "modified head" issue
	Obv. 3 B of BRITT to bead [1st issue] - Very Scarce
	Obv. 4 B of BRITT to gap [Modified head] - Normal
	Rev. B Top left stalk is KINKED to leaf

ST	1926	A	3 + B (D.1942) 1st issue Very scarce
			As well struck head as possible Bright	EF-EF+	75.00
ST	1926	A	3 + B (D.1942) 1st issue Very scarce
			As well struck head as possible Bright	EF?/EF	45.00
ST	1926	A	3 + B (D.1942) 1st issue Scarce
			Reasonable head strike Bright	VF+/EF?	25.00
ST	1926	A	3 + B (D.1942) 1st issue Scarce
			Average head - slight scuffing on head	VF+/EF?	15.00
ST	1926	A	3 + B (D.1942) 1st issue Scarce	VF/VF+	8.50
ST	1926	A	3 + B (D.1942) 1st issue	Fine+	4.00
ST	1926	A	3 + B (D.1942) 1st issue	Fine	3.00
M3	1926	M	3 + B (1st issue type) Bright	pAS	125.00
			~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ST	1926	B	4 + B (D.1943) 2nd issue "Modified head"	EF?/EF	10.00
ST	1926	B	4 + B (D.1943) 2nd issue "Modified head"	VF+/EF?	6.50
ST	1926	B	4 + B (D.1943) 2nd issue "Modified head"	VF/VF+	4.00
ST	1926	B	4 + B (D.1943) 2nd issue "Modified head"	Fine+	1.75
ST	1926	B	4 + B (D.1943) 2nd issue "Modified head"	Fine	1.40


	1927 2 Obverse dies & 2 Reverse dies Obv. 3 + 4 & Rev. B + C ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NO 'currency' coins were issue for this date. However, there are TWO types of 1927 3ds that can be obtained. ~~~~~~~~~~~ 1927 3 + B is used for the Maundy 3d 1927 4 + C is used for the 3d from the Proof set ~~~~~~~~~~~ Generally most collectors if trying to obtain an example of the 1927 silver 3d purchase the Proof edition of the coin (from the proof set) The mintage of the Proof 3d (from the Proof set) is 15,000 The mintage of the (Proof) Maundy coin is 1,690 The reason being that it appears to be far easier to obtain an example of the Proof 3d from the Proof set ! The Maundy 3d is rarely seen, separate from the Maundy set - or offered for sale.
	Obv. 3 B of BRITT to bead [1st issue] - Very Scarce
	Obv. 4 B of BRITT to gap [Modified head] - Normal
	Rev. B Large crowned 3 in the centre, date either side
	Rev. C 3 acorns on the end of twigs with a single leaf on each

M3	1927	M	3d. 3 + B (1st issue type) Bright	SOLD	Reference
ST	1927	P	4 + C (D. 1951) Proof Choice	AS	140.00
ST	1927	P	4 + C (D. 1951) Proof	EF+	125.00
ST	1927	P	4 + C (D. 1951) Proof	EF	115.00
ST	1927	P	4 + C (D. 1951) Proof	EF?	100.00

	1928 *Obv. 4 + Rev. C* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: 1,302,106 - Scarce in high grade*

ST	1928	A	Light tone	pAS	52.50
ST	1928	A		EF+	35.00
ST	1928	A		EF	18.00
ST	1928	A		EF?	12.50
ST	1928	A		VF+	8.50
ST	1928	A	Obv. Die crack from 11 to 5 o'clock !	EF	7.50
ST	1928	A		VF	6.00
ST	1928	A		Fine	2.00

	1929 *Obv. 4 + Rev. B* *NONE issued for currency* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: 1,761 issued for the Maundy set*

M3	1929	M	3d. 4 + B (2nd issue obv.) Bright	Left as	Reference
			Rev. faint hairline scratch, at right above '29'	SOLD

	1930 *Obv. 4 + Rev. C* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: 1,319,412 - Scarce in high grade*

ST	1930	A		EF?	18.50
ST	1930	A		EF?	12.50
ST	1930	A		VF+	7.50
ST	1930	A		VF	5.00
ST	1930	A		VF?	4.00
ST	1930	A		Fine+	3.00
ST	1930	A	Obv. Hair-line scratches on neck	VF	2.50
ST	1930	A		Fine	2.00

	1931 *Obv. 4 + Rev. C* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*

ST	1931	A		EF+	12.50
ST	1931	A		EF	5.00
ST	1931	A		EF?	3.50
ST	1931	A		VF+	2.50
ST	1931	A		VF?-VF	1.50
ST	1931	A		Fine-F+	1.00

	1932 *Obv. 4 + Rev. C* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*

ST	1932	A		pAS	15.00
ST	1932	A		EF+	10.00
ST	1932	A		EF	5.00
ST	1932	A		EF?	3.50
ST	1932	A		VF+	2.50
ST	1932	A		VF?-VF	1.50
ST	1932	A		Fine-F+	1.00

	1933 *Obv. 4 + Rev. C* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*

ST	1933	A		pAS	12.50
ST	1933	A		EF+	8.50
ST	1933	A		EF	5.00
ST	1933	A		EF?	3.50
ST	1933	A		VF+	2.50
ST	1933	A		VF?-VF	1.50
ST	1933	A		Fine-F+	1.00






	1934 *Obv. 4 + Rev. C* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*




ST	1934	A		pAS	11.50
ST	1934	A		EF+	7.50
ST	1934	A		EF	4.00
ST	1934	A		EF?	3.00
ST	1934	A		VF+	2.00
ST	1934	A		VF?-VF	1.50
ST	1934	A		Fine-F+	1.00



	1935 *Obv. 4 + Rev. C* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*



ST	1935	A		pAS	12.50
ST	1935	A		EF+	7.50
ST	1935	A		EF	4.00
ST	1935	A		EF?	3.00
ST	1935	A		VF+	2.00
ST	1935	A		VF?-VF	1.50
ST	1935	A		Fine-F+	1.00


	1936 *Obv. 4 + Rev. C* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*




ST	1936	A		pAS	11.50
ST	1936	A		EF+	6.50
ST	1936	A		EF	4.00
ST	1936	A		EF?	3.00
ST	1936	A		VF+	2.00
ST	1936	A		VF?-VF	1.50
ST	1936	A		Fine-F+	1.00

For low grade George V 3ds (0.500 silver) - see silver bullion

George VI 1937 - 1944

			Obv. 1 - Head of George VI (left facing)
			Rev. A - Plain cross shield in centre of rose

	1937 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*



ST	1937	A		pAS	8.50
ST	1937	A		EF+	4.50
ST	1937	A		EF	3.50
ST	1937	A		EF?	2.50
ST	1937	A	Grades from VF to VF+	VF-VF+	1.50
ST	1937	P	Proof Toned both side	pAS	24.00
ST	1937	P	Proof Bright both side	pAS	24.00

	1938 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*

ST	1938	A	Obv. Slight 2mm metal flaw behind neck	pAS	5.00
ST	1938	A		EF+	4.50
ST	1938	A		EF	3.50
ST	1938	A		EF?	2.50
ST	1938	A	Grades from VF to VF+	VF-VF+	1.50

	1939 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: 1,355,860*

ST	1939	A		EF+	15.00
ST	1939	A		EF	6.50
ST	1939	A		EF?	3.50
ST	1939	A		VF+	2.50
ST	1939	A		VF	1.75
ST	1939	A		Fine+	1.20

	1940 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'*

ST	1940	A		EF+	9.50
ST	1940	A		EF	3.50
ST	1940	A		EF?	2.50
ST	1940	A	Grades from VF to VF+	VF-VF+	1.50

	1941 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'* *~~~~~~~~* *All but the top grade of coins are 'Common'* *This was the last issue date for the silver 3d* *in Britain due to acceptance of the 'Brass' 3d* *that was introduced in 1937.* *The 'Brass' 3d was specifically made for* *the use in vending machines as the silver 3d* *was deemed too light in weight to be of use.*

ST	1941	A		EF+	12.00
ST	1941	A		EF	4.00
ST	1941	A		EF?	2.50
ST	1941	A	Grades from VF to VF+	VF-VF+	1.50

	1942 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *Many of the coins can be found in* *FAIR grade as the coins were heavily used* *for over 20 years in the tropics.* *~~~~~~~~* *From 1942 to 1944 the British West Indies* *continued to use British silver 3ds.* *Many of the Islands, such as The Bahamas,* *Jamaica, etc. in the Caribbean used British* *currency up until their independence in the* *1960's*

ST	1942	A		pAS	38.50
ST	1942	A		EF+	28.50
ST	1942	A		EF/EF+	20.00
ST	1942	A		EF?/EF	14.00
ST	1942	A		VF+/EF?	9.50
ST	1942	A		VF/VF+	5.00
ST	1942	A		F/VF	3.50

For low grade George VI 3ds (0.500 silver) - see silver bullion

	1943 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *Many of the coins can be found in* *FAIR grade as the coins were heavily used* *for over 20 years in the tropics.* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: 1,397,220*

ST	1943	A	Bright	EF+	35.00
ST	1943	A		EF/EF+	20.00
ST	1943	A		EF?/EF	14.00
ST	1943	A		VF+/EF?	10.00
ST	1943	A		VF/VF+	7.50
ST	1943	A		F/VF	5.00
ST	1943	A		Fair/Fine	3.00

	1944 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *Many of the coins can be found in* *FAIR grade as the coins were heavily used* *for over 20 years in the tropics.* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: 2,005,553*

ST	1944	A		EF/EF+	45.00
ST	1944	A		VF+/EF	25.00
ST	1944	A		Fair/Fine	8.50

	1945 *Obv. 1 + Rev. A* *2 known to exist* *~~~~~~~~* *Mintage: ??*

GB Coin List

Silver 3d (1)

1834 - 1859

Silver 3d (1A)

1860 - 1879

Silver 3d (1B)

1880 - 1901

Silver 3d (2)

1902 - 1919