threepence

IPA: θrˈipʌns

(uncountable) The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).
(countable, historical) A former (pre-decimalisation) British or Irish coin worth three old pence.

Examples of "threepence" in Sentences

Most familiarly, the threepence coin; the Thrupp'ny bit.
For hats costing under four shilling, a duty of threepence was paid.
Players paid one shilling to join and threepence contriutions each week.
The quarter guinea therefore was valued at five shillings and threepence.
It is plain that you have BOTH stalked me and want to get you threepence in.
The price was kept at threepence halfpenny throughout the magazine's history.
Most familiarly, the threepence coin, which is referred to as the Thrupp'ny bit.