WW2 3 Pence

[steelheadwill]

Had a little Wait time outside doctors office, see a little strip between parking lot & street that had some old trees, what the heck, give it a quick scan, lots of beer cans, some clad, a mechanical whatsit, then, Lo and behold, a first, 1942 3 Pence.
I really like this coin, the reverse shows a 'thrift plant' (allium Porrum).
I think it was recommended as onion/garlic substitute during the war years.
This was a really tough year for the World, especially Britain.
every old item I find brings history back to life for me, I love this hobby.
Thanks for Looking!

 

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[warsawdaddy]

In 1955 in England,you could buy a pork pie for a trepence.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Pork Pie Or maybe a Cornish Pasty! Nice find on the three pence -- odd one to pull over here!

In 1955 in England,you could buy a pork pie for a trepence.

 

[saltyshark2002]

...Nice find,I have managed a few coins from England,but nothing that old yet...Congrats

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Now your brains sees dirt, every where you go differently!

I know the feeling.
My wife always says, "is that all you ever think about?"

Cool find Herbie

 

[CRUSADER]

In 1955 in England,you could buy a pork pie for a trepence.

thrupenny bit = 3 old Pennies = 12 farthings (the earlier silver versions are nice to collect, ended up in many a Christmas pudding depending on your status)

So yes, at the time was not far off a $5 bill.

 

[steelheadwill]

In 1955 in England,you could buy a pork pie for a trepence.

thrupenny bit = 3 old Pennies = 12 farthings (the earlier silver versions are nice to collect, ended up in many a Christmas pudding depending on your status)

So yes, at the time was not far off a $5 bill.

Thanks All!
'Thrupenny Bit' is how I will label this.
Hmmm, never had an authentic Christmas Pudding...
Need to find me a Silver

HH

 

[dfx willy]

i found the same one last year herbie! it was in my front yard. willy

 

[CRUSADER]

In 1955 in England,you could buy a pork pie for a trepence.

thrupenny bit = 3 old Pennies = 12 farthings (the earlier silver versions are nice to collect, ended up in many a Christmas pudding depending on your status)

So yes, at the time was not far off a $5 bill.

Thanks All!
'Thrupenny Bit' is how I will label this.

HH

No, its just a commonly used slang (at the time, well still used by some old folk) . 'Threepence' or 3Pence is fine

 

[steelheadwill]

In 1955 in England,you could buy a pork pie for a trepence.

thrupenny bit = 3 old Pennies = 12 farthings (the earlier silver versions are nice to collect, ended up in many a Christmas pudding depending on your status)

So yes, at the time was not far off a $5 bill.

Thanks All!
'Thrupenny Bit' is how I will label this.

HH

No, its just a commonly used slang (at the time, well still used by some old folk) . 'Threepence' or 3Pence is fine

I really like the old terms & slang!