01/12/2020 Three pence coin; The Royal Mint; 1961; 3 on eHive Three pence coin; The Royal Mint; 1961; 3 View original images From Jane Doe Object number 3 Accession Date 27/10/2017 Name/Title Three pence coin Controlling Institution The Omnium Gatherum Museum Collection Type Miscellaneous Classication Coins Object Type Coin Dublin Core Physical Object Brief Description Three pence, 1961, 12-sided, 2.1cm diameter. Public Description (About this object) https://my.ehive.com/accounts/201455/objects/1212296/three-pence-coin 1/6 01/12/2020 Three pence coin; The Royal Mint; 1961; 3 on eHive Three pence, 1961, 12-sided, 2.1cm diameter. Obverse: Egy of Queen Elizabeth II produced by Mary Gillick 'REGINA.F:D:+ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA' Reverse: Portcullis '1961' 'THREE PENCE' This coin was produced in all the years between 1953 to 1967, and in 1970. The brass threepence ceased to be legal tender after 31 August 1971, following decimalisation. Maker The Royal Mint Maker Role Government-owned mint Date Made 1961 Period Queen Elizabeth II Place Made United Kingdom Place Notes Made in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II Production Notes Nickle-brass threepence in production from 1953 to 1967, and in 1970. Current Location The Omnium Gatherum Museum General Location Notes One coin of a set of four pre-decimal coins within the The Omnium Gatherum Museum's coin collection Location History The Omnium Gatherum Museum Location History Date 27/10/2017 Location History Notes Coin Collection Item Count 1 Item Count Notes One coin of a set of four pre-decimal coins Part ID Number 3 Part Description The third coin within the set of four pre-decimal coins. Entry No. E563 Medium and Materials Nickel-brass Physical Characteristics 12-sided threepence Obverse: Egy of Queen Elizabeth II produced by Mary Gillick 'REGINA.F:D:+ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA' Reverse: Tudor portcullis with chains and a coronet '1961' 'THREE PENCE' Technique Minting Inscription and Marks Obverse: Egy of Queen Elizabeth II 'REGINA.F:D:+ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA' Reverse: Portcullis '1961' 'THREE PENCE' https://my.ehive.com/accounts/201455/objects/1212296/three-pence-coin 2/6 01/12/2020 Three pence coin; The Royal Mint; 1961; 3 on eHive Language English Language Latin Mounting and Framing Not mounted Measurements Diameter: 2.1cm Weight: 6.8g Signicance This coin was produced in all the years from 1953 to 1967, and in 1970, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Following decimalisation, the brass threepence ceased to be legal tender after 31 August 1971. Subject and Association Description This coin was produced by the Royal Mint, which is wholly owned by Her Majesty's Treasury, and exclusively produces the nation's coinage. The obverse egy of Queen Elizabeth II was produced by Mary Gillick. The reverse shows a Tudor portcullis with chains and a coronet. Subject and Association Keywords Coinage Subject and Association Keywords Egy Subject and Association Keywords Mary Gillick Subject and Association Keywords Mint Subject and Association Keywords Tudor portcullis Subject and Association Keywords Queen Elizabeth II Subject and Association Keywords Royal Subject and Association Keywords Threepence Related Objects One half penny Related Object Notes Pre-decimal coin Related Object Type Coin Related Objects One penny Related Object Notes Pre-decimal coin Related Object Type Coin Related Objects One sixpence Related Object Notes Pre-decimal coin https://my.ehive.com/accounts/201455/objects/1212296/three-pence-coin 3/6 01/12/2020 Three pence coin; The Royal Mint; 1961; 3 on eHive Related Object Type Coin Catalogued Date 30/11/2020 Cataloguer Jane Doe Acquisition Notes Sold to The Omnium Gatherum Museum by The Coin Shop 27/10/2017 Collection Coins Credit Line £15.00 Provenance Date 27/10/2017 Provenance Details Sold to The Omnium Gatherum Museum. Previously held by The Coin Shop, Anytown, Scotland Provenance Person Joe Bloggs Provenance Place The Coin Shop, Anytown, Scotland Acquisition Valuation 15 Acquisition Price Local 15 Acquisition Price Foreign 15.00 Funder Omnium Gatherum Museum Funding Amount 15 Funding Type Governing body Record Status Purchased Legal or Ownership Status The Omnium Gatherum Museum Restriction Type None Current Condition Description Fair Condition At Acquisition Fair Condition Date 30/11/2020 Condition Keyword Fair Condition Notes https://my.ehive.com/accounts/201455/objects/1212296/three-pence-coin 4/6 01/12/2020 Three pence coin; The Royal Mint; 1961; 3 on eHive Upon receipt of the coin from Joe Bloggs from The Coin Shop, the coin was in fair condition. Condition Person Jane Doe Risk Assessed By Jane Doe Risk Assessment Negligible Risk Assessment Date 30/11/2020 Risk Assessment Notes There is negligible risk related to the coin. The nickel-brass threepence is durable and posses negligible threat to persons when handling the coin or when the coin is on display. Handling Details Wash hands before handling. Handle the coin by its side. Avoid touching the faces of the coin. Lay on a soft surface. Avoid food or drink around the coin. Storage Details Stored in a Two by Two - a small cardboard holder that folds over the coin with a cellophane window Display Details Display in a coin frame or a dansco-style album Packing Details The Two by Two folder holding the coin should be packed into a small cardboard box, along with the three other coins within the set of four pre-decimal coins. Conservation Priority Low Proposed Treatment Description No treatment needed. Valuation Type Appraisal Valuation Method Invoice Valuation 15 Valuer Joe Bloggs Valuation Date 27/10/2017 Foreign Currency Type Pound sterling Valuation Notes Purchased by The Omnium Gatherum Museum for £15.00 Copyright Licence All rights reserved Add comments Tools Create a similar object https://my.ehive.com/accounts/201455/objects/1212296/three-pence-coin 5/6 01/12/2020 Three pence coin; The Royal Mint; 1961; 3 on eHive Create a similar object Edit record Edit images (2) Edit PDF les Move to recycle bin Update copyright licence Create report Tags Include tags such as place names, people, dates, events and colours. Use commas to separate multiple tags. e.g. Pablo Picasso, Madrid, red, 1930s. Add tag This object is in 0 communities View this public object Update Share eHive copyright disclaimer It is the responsibility of the eHive Account Holder to gain copyright clearance for any images or content published on eHive. 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