The 1942 George VI Silver Threepence – Rose & Shield type is a scarce wartime proof/pattern issue struck in sterling silver (.925). This design was part of a short‑lived experimental series exploring alternative motifs for the threepence denomination before the brass twelve‑sided type became fully established.

The Rose & Shield reverse is one of the most attractive and desirable George VI silver patterns, and 1942 examples are particularly sought after due to their extremely limited production during wartime metal restrictions.

The obverse features the bare‑headed portrait of King George VI, facing left. Legend: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP Portrait by Thomas Humphrey Paget (T.H.P.).

The reverse displays:

• A central Tudor rose over a shield
• Split date 19 to the left and 42 to the right
• Denomination THREE PENCE below
• Clean prooflike fields typical of pattern strikes

Specifications

• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 1942
• Denomination: Threepence
• Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
• Weight: 1.41g
• Diameter: 16mm
• Edge: Plain
• Obverse: George VI (Paget)
• Reverse: Rose & Shield; split date 19 / 42; denomination THREE PENCE below
• Classification: Silver proof/pattern threepence
• Catalogue References: Spink (pattern section); ESC pattern listings; KM pattern variant

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