Lot#5976 Irish Threepence Coin Minted 1968 See Photos For Condition The Coins In The Photos Are The Coins On Offer No Stock Photos Here!! 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