1911 Matte Proof Threepence

The 1911

Matte proof

A type of proof strike that has a sandblasted appearance as opposed to a typical mirror finish

 

matte proof threepence distinguishes itself from the 1911

Specimen

A coin struck from an early circulation die state, not intended for circulation

 

specimen strike (Learn more about the 1911 Specimen Threepence) not only through its matte surfaces, but also by being the only threepence struck with a

Reeded edge

Grooved lines around the edge of a coin initially invented to prevent filing precious metal off the edge of a coin

 

reeded edge.

There are 93 grooves on the reeded edge of this

Pattern

A coin struck as a representation piece of a coin that never eventuated

 

pattern threepence (Triton Technologies International Ltd, 2002) and the piece is known by only two examples.

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