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3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait)
🇿🇦 South Africa · 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) · 1923–1960
| Weight | 1.414 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Mintage | 2,553,309 reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished; Proof issues: 950 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 50% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Mary Gillick, George Kruger Gray |
| Reference | Hern# S158 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-ZAF-1248 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1959 South Africa 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) coins were minted?
2,553,309 were struck (reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished; Proof issues: 950).
What is a 1959 South Africa 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) made of?
0.500 Silver, weighing 1.414 g.
What is the melt value of a 1959 South Africa 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1959 South Africa 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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