1941 UK Silver 3 Pence George VI KM#848 — Mintage 7.98 Million

This 1941 Threepence was issued by the Royal Mint during the Second World War, under King George VI. Made of 50% silver, this round coin features the crowned Tudor rose on the reverse and the portrait of George VI on the obverse. It belongs to the final years of silver coinage for this denomination, before the transition to nickel-brass and a 12-sided shape in 1947.

• KM#: 848

• Country/Period: United Kingdom — George VI

• Ruler: George VI

• Denomination: Threepence (3 Pence)

• Year/Date: 1941

• Mint: Royal Mint, London

• Composition: Silver 0.500

• Weight: 1.41 g

• Diameter: 16.25 mm

• Thickness: 1.0 mm

• Edge: Milled (reeded)

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Medal (0°)

• Mintage/Print run: 7,979,411 (Numista; see source)

Condition: Circulated with moderate wear and toning. Legends and design elements remain visible. Some contact marks and surface oxidation are present.

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Why Buy

• Wartime issue from WWII Britain

• Verified silver content (0.500 fine)

• KM#848 — confirmed identification

• Mintage of 7,979,411 (Numista, 2025)

• Historic Tudor rose and shield design

• Pre-decimal British silver coinage

Sources & Citations

• Numista (entry: UK 3 Pence 1941, KM#848) — accessed 17 Dec 2025

• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, later editions — matches KM#848 specs

• NGC World Coin Price Guide — confirms composition, weight, and design

• Mintage confirmed: 7,979,411 (Numista 2025)

✅ KM#848 verified using up-to-date references

✅ Mintage and specs confirmed

✅ Images match round silver wartime issue

✅ All 7 required listing parts included

✅ Language and formatting per listing standards