1 Penny - Edward VII (Maundy issues) 1902-1910 front 1 Penny - Edward VII (Maundy issues) 1902-1910 back
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1 Penny - Edward VII Maundy issues

 
Silver (.925) 0.47 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1902-1910
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
0.47 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#13222
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 19 1 02

Comment

The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 grains.

Sp#3985 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:

1902 MDS158&159 8,976 (partially Proof)
1903 MDS160 8,976 1907 MDS164 8,760
1904 MDS161 8,976 1908 MDS165 8,760
1905 MDS162 8,976 1909 MDS166 1,983
1906 MDS163 8,800 1910 MDS167 1,440

Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1902-1910 Edward VII Maundy Penny is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in most British silver coins of the time. This makes it a distinct and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1902  21000 - - - - - -
1903  17000 - - - - - -
1904  19000 - - - - - -
1905  18000 - - - - - -
1906  19000 - - - - - -
1907  18000 - - - - - -
1908  18000 - - - - - -
1909  2948 - - - - - -
1910  3392 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Edward VII (Maundy issues) 1902-1910 coin.