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1 Penny - George III Maundy Coinage
| Silver (.925) | 0.47 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1817-1820 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID : DEF :
1
Translation: King of Britain Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 grains.Sp#3792 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1817 MDS63 1,584 1818 MDS64 1,188 1820 MDS65 1,584
It is not yet confirmed or agreed at which point silver pennies ceased to be struck for circulation in Britain.
However, it is widely accepted that this type was struck only for the Maundy Ceremony in a prooflike finish.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1817-1820 George III Maundy Coinage 1 Penny coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, with King George III ruling over a vast territory that spanned across multiple continents. Despite being a small denomination coin, it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 0.47 grams, indicating the value and importance placed on it by the British government and people during that time.
