There were two forms of threepence, the currency issue like this piece (with a duller surface), and a special piece for the Maundy Thursday ceremonies - both with numeral 3 on the reverse but the Maundy issues have a proof-like finish.

Apart from the surface quality, they are indistinguishable. For the purpose of completeness though, the Maundy coins are listed separately in the Non Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) section.

Head of Queen Victoria facing left, ribbon in hair ("First Head" or "First Bust" variety of the Young Head portrait, high relief, ear fully visible); around, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F: D:.

Within an open oak wreath and below a crown, the numeral 3 dividing the date 1842.

Mintage is combined for 1842 and 1843.