1942 Great Britain Three Pence .500 Silver issued during reign ifKing George VI.

Denomination: Three Pence (3d), a pre-decimal British coin.
Monarch: King George VI (reigned 1936-1952).
Composition: This particular coin is the silver version, made of 0.500 silver (50% silver). (Note: A nickel-brass dodecagonal threepence was also introduced during George VI's reign, but this image depicts the silver version).
Obverse Design: Features the uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left.
Reverse Design: Displays a St. George's shield resting on a Tudor rose, dividing the date "1942", surrounded by the inscription "FID:DEF:IND:IMP THREE PENCE".
Historical Context: The silver threepence coins from 1942-1944 were primarily intended for use in the British West Indies.
Collectibility: While common, coins in higher grades or those from scarcer years (like 1945, which was largely melted down) are more sought after by collectors.