Lot#5972 Irish Threepence Coin Minted 1966 See Photos For Condition The Coins In The Photos Are The Coins On Offer No Stock Photos Here!! Shipping Is $2.50 Worldwide Here is some information about the threepence coin The Irish three pence coin was designed by Percy Metcalfe and featured a blue hare on the reverse. On the other side(obverse) is the Irish harp, from 1928-1937 the date was split on either side of the with saorstát éireann (irish freestate) and from 1939-1968 (the last year minted) éire was on the left of the harp and the date on the right hand side. The coin is 0.695 inches (17.7mm) in diameter - 1.9mm thick and weighs 3.23 grams From 1928 until 1940 the coin was made from nickel and from 1942 until the last year minted - 1968 the coin was made of cupronickel - 75% copper and 25% nickel It was the fourth smallest denomination of the pre-decimal pound, there was 80 threepences in a pound. It was first issued in 1928 and was used in circulation until 1971 Check Out My Other Listings For Many More Coins For Sale Shipping I Always Offer Generous Discounts On Shipping Costs When You Buy More Than One Item From Me Any Questions Please Feel Free To Contact Me Thanks For Looking