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1 Penny - George II incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 0.5 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1760 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Large central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 40·
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Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/62 troy ounce or 7.7 grains.Before the Great Recoinage of 1817, there is no known evidence to suggest that separate 'prooflike' strikes were issued for the Maundy ceremony, suggesting that the money handed out was identical to the current circulating coinage.
Sp#3716 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1729 MDS43 1737 MDS47 1743 MDS50
1731 MDS44 1739 MDS48 1746 MDS51
1732 MDS45 1740 MDS49 1760 MDS52
1735 MDS46
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George II (incl. Maundy) 1729-1760 coin is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 0.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George II (incl. Maundy) 1729-1760 coin.
