Great Britain 1874 3 pence
This specimen was lot 22876 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2018), where it sold for $288. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. 3 Pence, 1874. NGC MS-66. A stunning gem with lovely multi-color iridescent tone." This smallest of the circulating British silver coinage was struck 1838-87. It is common but not easy to find in choice condition.
Recorded mintage: 4,432,000 for circulation and 4,488 for Maundy sets.
Specification: 1.41 g, 0.925 fine silver, 16 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: S-3914c; KM-730.
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