1917 Threepence George V Silver Coin

Collectable 1917 UK silver Threepence coin featuring the classic crowned three and oak wreath reverse attributed to Jean Baptiste Merlen.

1917 was dominated by the climax of World War One, the entry of the United States into the global conflict, and the tumultuous Russian Revolution. In this year, King George V, whose portrait appears on the obverse, decided to rename the British royal family to the House of Windsor in response to anti-German sentiment.

• 21,662,490 silver Threepence coins were struck at the Royal Mint in London in 1917
• These are historic currency coins and will show normal signs of wear and handling

S 4015, Bull 3933, ESC 2131