Queen Victoria era threepence - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

threepence

Victoria

1837 to 1901

Values, images, and specifications for British

three pence coins from 1837 to 1901.

Victoria became Queen in

1837 after the death of her

uncle, (William IV), who had

no legitimate heirs.

The first Queen Victoria

United Kingdom threepence

was minted in 1838, and

the last in 1901.

The Queen Victoria era UK threepence obverse features

Queen Victoria facing left. Early to middle years show the

'young head', later years the 'jubilee head', and final years

the 'old veiled head'.

The reverse shows the royal crown above the number '3',

with the date divided to either side. A wreath with a bow at

the base surrounds the main design.

Early Victorian threepences were destined for the British

colonies, and not circulated in the UK itself until 1845.

Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at

nearly 64 years, until topped by Elizabeth II in 2015.

Victoria married Albert in 1840. The pair had 9 children,

who went on to marry in to royalty across Europe.

The Victorian era was one of dramatic change and

development in industry, science, culture, and politics.

3 pennies = 1 threepence

= 1/4 of a shilling = 1/80 of a pound