Threepenny Collection

OLD ENGLISH COINS
Old (pre-Decimalisation) British coins (left to right): Top - penny, half penny, threepenny bit. Bottom - half crown, two shillings, one shilling, sixpence - tails

3d off Surf Washing Powder, advertising flyer
3d (three pence) off Surf Washing Powder, advertising flyer in shape of 12-sided threepenny coin Date: 1958

Comic postcard, Doctor and patient - with a reference to the newly introduced heavier brass threepenny coin (the older, silver ones were lighter and smaller) Date: circa late 1930s

Comic postcard, Pretty young woman at the bank Date: 20th century

OLD ENGLISH COINS
Old (pre-Decimalisation) British coins (left to right): Top - penny, half penny, threepenny bit. Bottom - half crown, two shillings, one shilling, sixpence - heads. Date: 1960s

London Transport bus tickets -5
Original London Transport bus tickets - penny ticket on the route from Alperton to Ladbroke Grove, threepenny from Golders Green to New Cross. Date: unknown

British coin, George V silver threepenny bit
British coin, a George V silver threepenny bit, with oak leaves and acorns on the reverse. Date: 1932

British coin, George VI silver threepenny bit
British coin, a George VI silver threepenny bit. Date: 1938

British coin, Queen Victoria silver threepenny bit
British coin, a Queen Victoria silver threepenny bit. Date: 1891

Two boys emptying a piggy bank onto a table. The coins seem to be mostly penny and threepenny pieces (pre-decimalisation). Date: circa 1960s

British coin, Elizabeth II threepenny bit
British coin, an Elizabeth II threepenny bit. Date: 1963

British coin, George VI threepenny bit
British coin, a George VI threepenny bit. Date: 1943

British coin, George V silver three penny bit
British coin, a George V silver threepenny bit, minted during the First World War. 1917

Elderly lady not overly generous with her tipping
" Have you got change for a threepenny-piece, Adolphus? I want to give the porter a gratuity." The porter appears to already be expecting the impending disappointment! Date: 1894

Queen Victoria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of Alexandrina Victoria (1819-1901) on a three pence coin

Aberdeen Terriers Chasing a Threepenny Bit
A cartoon by animal artist Leonard Brightwell, featuring Aberdeen terriers chasing an electric threepenny bit, a comment on the so-called miserly behaviour of all things Scottish

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"Threepenny: A Glimpse into the World of Old English Coins and Nostalgia" Step back in time with threepenny, a collection that takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of old English coins. From the iconic 3d off Surf Washing Powder advertising flyer to the British coin featuring George V's silver threepenny bit, these relics tell stories of bygone eras. Delve into history as you explore the British coin adorned with George VI's silver threepenny bit, evoking memories of a time long past. Marvel at the comic postcard depicting a humorous encounter between doctor and patient or giggle at the mischievous charm exuded by a pretty young woman at the bank. Transport yourself further into nostalgia with London Transport bus tickets -5, reminding us of simpler times when public transportation was an adventure in itself. Witness two boys emptying their piggy bank, symbolizing innocence and dreams for brighter futures. The collection wouldn't be complete without mentioning Elizabeth II's threepenny bit or George VI's three penny bit; both coins representing significant moments in British numismatic history. And let's not forget about George V's silver three penny bit, which holds its own unique allure. Threepenny encapsulates more than just currency; it captures fragments of our collective memory and heritage. Each item within this assortment serves as a window into another era – an opportunity to reminisce about days gone by while appreciating their intrinsic beauty. So join us on this nostalgic journey through time as we celebrate threepenny – where old English coins come alive once again.