1937 Threepence Saved from the SS Longship. This is a very rare coin. This was taken off the wreck by one of the Islanders before she sank. Comes with Photo COA. You will never see another one again. The Story of the SS Longship. SS Longships struck the Seven Stones reef, midway between Lands End and the Isles of Scilly, whilst on passage Belfast to Plymouth with a general cargo. The crew were rescued by the St. Mary’s lifeboat and landed at Scilly. Most of the cargo was lost when she broke her back a week after grounding. Read more at wrecksite. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: World\Europe\UK (Great Britain)\Threepence”. The seller is “colle-31″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Denomination: 3 P
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
- Composition: Brass
- Year: 1937
- Grade: Ungraded
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/Region: England
- Certification: W/COA
- Modified Item: No