British West Africa. George VI. 3 Pence 1938 - PCGS SP63

BRITISH WEST AFRICA. Birmingham. 3 Pence. 1938. George VI (1936–1952).

- Denomination: 3 Pence.
- Reign: George VI (1936–1952).
- Year: 1938.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP·, with the initials PM. Reverse: BRITISH WEST AFRICA · 3 PENCE · KN · 1938.
- Grade: SP63 (PCGS).

A 3 Pence coin featuring a crowned bust of George VI facing left, by Percy Metcalfe, with a realistic style and precise detailing on the crown and hair. The reverse shows the denomination within a wreath tied at the base, with the territory’s name around it and the KN mint mark above the date; both sides are bordered by a beaded rim. The coin displays sharp reliefs and reflective fields, with numerous fine lines and small contact marks visible on the portrait and surfaces. It has a silvery-gray tone, with golden hues and darker areas around the periphery. Special specimen strike from the King’s Norton Mint in Birmingham, with provenance from the King’s Norton Mint Collection noted on the PCGS label. It belongs to the series issued for the British territories of West Africa.

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