🪙 About the 1958 UK Threepence
The twelve-sided threepence was introduced in 1937 and remained in circulation until decimalisation in 1971. Its shape made it easy to recognize by touch alone. The 1958 version features a youthful Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the iconic portcullis design on the reverse.

Specifications:

• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

• Composition: Brass

• Weight: 6.8 grams

• Diameter: 21.8 mm

• Edge: Smooth

• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, inscription: +ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

• Reverse: A crowned portcullis (Westminster gate), symbol of the British Parliament

• Minted by: The Royal Mint

🕰 Historical Insight
1958 was a time of post-war rebuilding and optimism in Britain. Coins like this one were part of everyday life—from corner shops to public transport. Its design, while simple, reinforces the symbolism of British governance and stability during the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

🧭 Collecting Note
This coin’s distinctive twelve-sided shape places it among Britain’s more unusual coinage designs. Being found in a bulk lot adds charm to its journey, and it’s a great example of practical design and royal symbolism in mid-20th-century numismatics.