Add a classic pre-decimal piece to your tray: the United Kingdom 3 pence (1940) under George VI, struck in London. This round silver (.500) threepence (KM#848) weighs 1.41 g with a smooth edge and medal alignment. Compact, historic, and silver-bearing—an ideal addition for British and world coin collectors. Welcome to Treasure Trades, where every coin and banknote tells a story.

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 Why This Is a Good Buy

• Precious metal content (ASW): ~0.0227 troy oz silver (1.41 g × 0.500 ÷ 31.1035).

• Historic pre-decimal type: A tangible link to Britain’s monetary past; demonetized after decimalisation (1971).

• Mintage context: ≈7,914,401—not “extremely rare,” but a solid collector date of the silver threepence; premiums rise for problem-free VF-UNC pieces.

• Iconic reign: George VI material remains popular, especially complete date runs and type sets.

• Display & storage: Small silver coins present beautifully in capsules; careful preservation supports future value.

Full Specs (KM#848)

• Country/Period: United Kingdom, George VI (1937–1952)

• Denomination/Type: 3 pence (threepence), circulation

• Year: 1940 — London (Royal Mint)

• Composition: 0.500 silver; Weight 1.41 g; ASW ~0.0227 ozt

• Diameter 16.25 mm; Thickness ~1.0 mm; Shape Round

• Edge Smooth; Alignment Medal (0°)

 Sources & Citations

• Threepence history & silver fineness (pre-decimal):

  Wikipedia — Threepence (British coin): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threepence_(British_coin)

• Catalog reference & specifications (KM#848, weight, fineness):

  Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901–2000 (Krause-Mishler, KM#848). Publisher info: https://www.krausebooks.com/

  NGC World Coin Price Guide (UK, George VI silver threepence series): https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/

• Royal Mint Museum — background on the threepence denomination & pre-decimal coinage:

  https://www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/

• Community/catalogue data for date & mintage (cross-reference):

  Numista — United Kingdom threepence, George VI (specs & mintage by date): https://en.numista.com/