Australian Threepence Coins: A Valuable Collector's Item
Australian threepence coins are a popular collector’s item due to their rarity and historical significance. These coins were used in Australia before decimalisation in 1966, and they were worth 1/4 of a shilling. Threepences were discontinued in 1966, when Australia transitioned to the decimal currency system.
Jaggards has a variety of Australian threepence coins listed for sale. These coins range in condition from good to excellent, and they are priced from just a few dollars to several hundred dollars, depending on the rarity of the coin.
If you are interested in buying an Australian threepence coin from Jaggards, you can do so online or by visiting our store in Sydney. Jaggards offers a wide variety of Australian threepence coins to choose from, and they are sure to have the perfect coin for your collection.
FAQs
What is an Australian threepence coin? 
An Australian threepence coin is a coin that was used in Australia before decimalisation in 1966. It was worth 1/4 of a shilling. Threepences were discontinued in 1966, when Australia transitioned to the decimal currency system.
How to sell Australian threepence coins?
The best way to find out the value of your Australian threepence is to have it appraised by a professional coin dealer such as Jaggards. You can do so by visiting us in person at Level 8/74 Pitt St, Sydney NSW or via enquiry here with a photo of the coin’s obverse and reverse image.
If your coins are determined to be common, we can still provide you with a buyback price based on their intrinsic metal value.
What is the highest value a threenpence has sold for?
The highest recorded sale for an Australian threepence coin is $95,000, achieved by the legendary 1922/21 Overdate Threepence in Virtually Uncirculated condition in November 2023. This coin is considered Australia’s rarest circulation coin with a mintage believed to be only 900 pieces, making it exceptionally valuable to serious numismatic investors. What makes this particular example so valuable is its exceptional preservation, displaying a full central diamond and eight pearls in the crown, along with its status as the finest known example of this rare overdate variety.
