George VI, Brass Threepence, 1942, Choice Uncirculated
In 1942, Britain was in the grip of World War II, but the demand for coinage remained and the Royal Mint carried on, business as usual. The threepence was a popular denomination, but during the War years, there was a need for silver elsewhere, so the silver threepences were fazed out and completely replaced by the Brass “Thrupenny bits”. They were a very popular coin and provide the inspiration for today’s £1 coin. They feature George VI on the obverse, and the thrift plant on the reverse. We recently took in a number of high grade Brass Threepennies from 1942 in beautiful Choice Uncirculated condition. A reasonable price for a Choice Uncirculated coin and War-time relic, now 82 years old, a worthy addition to your collection.
