Threepence, South Africa, 1959, Silver
South Africa, 1959, Threepence(1953 to 1960), Elizabeth II Series – Silver Threepence(Tickey)
Varieties:
- 1959, KG’s initials missing
Coin Specifications
Country |
South Africa |
|
Year |
1959(1953-1960) |
|
Value |
Threepence, 3 Pence, 3D, Tickey |
|
Metal |
Silver 0.500, Copper 0.500(Silver content 0.71gm) |
|
Weight |
1.41379gm |
|
Diameter |
16.30mm |
|
Thickness |
0.99mm |
|
Engraver |
Mary Gillick(MG) Kruger Gray(KG) |
|
Shape |
Round |
|
Demonetized |
Yes |
|
Obverse |
Portrait of Elizabeth II Regina Lettering: |
|
Reverse |
King Protea Lettering: SUID-AFRICA * 1959 * SUID-AFRIKA * 3D * |
|
Edge |
Smooth |
|
|
Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
1953 |
5,487,824 |
5,000 |
1954 |
3,901,269 |
3,150 |
1955 |
4,722,741 |
2,850 |
1956 |
6,190,598 |
1,700 |
1957 |
1,893,736 |
1,130 |
1958 |
3,227,748 |
985 |
1959 |
2,553,309 |
950 |
1960 |
21,364 |
3,360 |