1934 Threepence George V Silver Coin

Historic 1934 UK George V silver Threepence coin, struck in .500 silver with the classic oak leaf and acorn reverse by George Kruger Gray.

In 1934, British children saw the first Dinky Toys appear in shops, while BBC television began experimental broadcasts from London. It was also the year the famous (and later disputed) photograph of the Loch Ness Monster captivated imaginations worldwide.

• The obverse of 1934 Threepences carries Bertram Mackennal's uncrowned portrait of King George V
• A total of 7,405,954 of these coins were struck for circulation by the Royal Mint in 1934

S 4042, Bull 3957, ESC 2147