What is the value of a 1916 British 3 cent coin?

Answer 1

The British do not use cents in their currency. It would be a Threepence or Three penny coin.

A British 1916 sterling silver Threepence (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £12 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £1 to £3 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 2

It depends upon the country of origin, type, the date, condition and mintmarks if any.

12-sided brass Threepences are not particularly valuable - they are worth literally pence and can be purchased in bulk on internet auction sites for very small sums. Some dates, however, are rare and more valuable (as fewer coins were minted in some years and so these are scarcer). Nevertheless, even mint condition coins that are of the rarer dates are usually only worth a few Pence, or a few Pounds at most.

The small silver Threepences are a little more valuable because of the silver content, but, again are worth just pence unless they are in mint condition, or of rare dates. Very early coins from the reigns of William IV and Victoria are worth perhaps a Pound or two each but only if they are mint condition.

The most valuable type are the Maundy Money pieces which are rarer still, but even these are worth just a Pound or two each.

Earlier coins that are in good condition may be a little more valuable, but with all coins, the rule is simple: if there were many minted and if the coin is in poor condition it will not be worth anything much. Coins have to be in excellent or mint condition, rare and usually made out of precious metals like silver and gold before they are worth significant sums of money on the open market.

Answer 3

It comes down to the year. Threepences have been made for several hundred years and their value changes greatly depending on the year and condition. In general, the older the coin is, the more it is worth. If you have a more modern threepence struck from 1937 to 1945 you also need to tell us whether it is a small silver coin or a large multi-sided brass coin because 2 different types were struck for those years. Prior to 1937, only the silver threepence was used and after 1945 only the brass threepence was struck for circulation. So post a new question including the year.

Answer 4

The value depends mostly on the date, as well as the condition. Without knowing either factor, a definitive answer is impossible.

Answer 5

The British Threepence has been minted for hundreds of years until it was withdrawn from circulation in 1971.

Any collector value would depend on the year and condition of the coin.

Answer 6

Not all that much I'm afraid. It really depends on condition, if circulated it might be worth 15p at most, if uncirculated it could be worth a pound or two.