Stamped Threepenny Bit

[farthing2013 0]

I have a 1943 threepenny bit which is heavily stamped on the reverse (non-head) side with an "A" 12mm high. Is this some recognised stamping, perhaps for some wartime application? If so, is the coin rare enough to set a price on it?

terry

[declanwmagee 122]

Hi Terry. Unfortunately graffiti or defacement of a coin never enhances its value. Quite the opposite really. Sometimes they can have some historical significance - I'm thinking of the "Votes for Women" campaign in the 19teens, although there are some recent replicas of those. Antimonarchy factions were known to deface the Kings head at various times, and Irish Republicans have been known to counterstamp regal coinage from the 1790s till, well, now.

I doubt a single letter "A" has any such meaning though - probably just someone mucking about with a punch.

[Peckris 579]

Threepenny bits should be stroked, not stamped

[Coinery 1,148]

Threepenny bits should be stroked, not stamped

I always thought it was a tuppence? Maybe the filles were more upmarket round your way?

[Peckris 579]

Threepenny bits should be stroked, not stamped

I always thought it was a tuppence? Maybe the filles were more upmarket round your way?

Liverpool??

[farthing2013 0]

Leaving aside the off-agenda replies , it seems that I don't have a fortune in my hand. Thanks for the responses.

Terry

[declanwmagee 122]

I can only apologise on behalf of my co-forumees....


Dearie me.

[Peckris 579]

I can only apologise on behalf of my co-forumees....

Dearie me.

[copper123 1,482]

I once heard about a girl who has her thrupennies tattooed one had "mild" and the other "bitter" round the nips - she had a bit of a reputation if you know what i mean

[bagerap 706]

Happen she liked a man who could hold his drink.

[copper123 1,482]

she was a barmaid yes

[davidrj 194]

Far too much titilation here methinks

[bagerap 706]

On the chest of a barmaid in Sale,

Was tattooed all the prices of ale.

And on her behind,

For the sake of the blind,

Was the same information in Braille.

[Peckris 579]

On the chest of a barmaid in Sale,

Was tattooed all the prices of ale.

And on her behind,

For the sake of the blind,

Was the same information in Braille.

[copper123 1,482]

Radcliffe greater manchester not sale i am afraid

[copper123 1,482]

sale is far too posh for such a slapper

[Rob 3,152]

My eyes are dim, I cannot see....Ooooh