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1 Penny - George III incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 0.5 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1786 |
| 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#13144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Large central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 70·
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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#3762 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1763 MDS53 1772 MDS56 1784 MDS58
1766 MDS55 1780 MDS57 1786 MDS59
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George III (incl. Maundy) 1763-1786 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 0.5 grams. This is notable because the use of silver in coinage was a common practice in the 18th century, but it was later replaced by other metals like copper and nickel due to the increasing cost of silver. The fact that this coin was made of silver and had a relatively low weight suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation, rather than being a collector's item or a high-denomination coin.
