Medal - Threepence

Reverse

Gold spot of the reverse and obverse of a 1970 Threepence on left-hand side with floral arch. Britannia holds shield with Union Jack on right, accompanied by a lion by her side and a trident slanted across her body, disappearing of the coin's edge. A flagpole in the centre holds a colourised Union Jack blowing behind Britannia and the lion.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THREE 1970 PENCE
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D

Comment

This is part of a nine-coin series produced by Windsor Mint commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Decimalisation in 2021. Each coin features a pre-Decimal (£sd) denomination, dated to the last year each was produced. The series is displayed in a cushioned wooden box with an overall certificate of authenticity for the series, as well as individual certificates for each coin.