Brass-coloured three pence coin decorated on one side with King George VI's head and the inscription 'GEORGIUS VI D:G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.'. The other side is decorated with a plant with three flowers, surrounded by 'THREE PENCE 1941'. Facetted edge. Slightly tarnished. Coin part of a group of pre-decimal coins contained in a cream envelope with 'Pre decimal coins Item I ... ' written on the front.
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