Australian Threepence

Australia (Commonwealth) · 1941

A small silver coin featuring the uncrowned portrait of King George VI on the obverse and three crossed stalks of wheat tied with a ribbon on the reverse.

Country: Australia (Commonwealth)
Year: 1941
Denomination: 3 Pence (Threepence)
Metal: 0.925 Sterling Silver

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Overview

A small silver coin featuring the uncrowned portrait of King George VI on the obverse and three crossed stalks of wheat tied with a ribbon on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during World War II, silver threepences served as part of Australia's everyday circulating coinage during a critical period of national mobilization and economic shift.

Obverse (front)

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.'

Reverse (back)

Three crossed stalks of wheat tied with a ribbon, with the word 'AUSTRALIA' at the top, the date '1941' split across the fields, and the denomination 'THREE PENCE' below.

Estimated value

$2 to $10 depending on condition (largely valued for silver content plus minor collector premium)

What drives this coin's value

Overall state of preservation, presence of rare mint marks (such as San Francisco 'S' or Perth 'P'), and current spot price of silver.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on high points of hair and wheat stalks, but legends remain clear)

Mintage & rarity

Common; millions were minted across various branch mints during WWII.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (1.41g) and dimensions. Verify that the coin is non-magnetic and tests positive for silver if doubted, though counterfeits of common date Australian threepences are extremely rare.

Notable varieties & errors

Varieties mainly stem from the different mint marks (M, P, S) used to supplement Australian coin production during wartime.

Similar coins

British threepences, New Zealand threepences, and South African threepences from the same era which also featured King George VI.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry environment using PVC-free coin holders or flips. Never clean silver coins, as cleaning can permanently damage the surface and destroy numismatic value.