British three pence

Scope and content:

Georgivs V three pence coin on silver, 1920. Coin measures .625 in (diameter). Coin is in fair condition with some tarnish along the edge on the front and back. The front features the profile of George V with the text "GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:" and the back features a crown above the number three, with leaves on branches along the edge. Gift of Leon R. Pescheret. Mss 1938.344.02

Access and use

Location of collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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