© The Royal Mint, 1795
© The Royal Mint, 1795
1 Penny - George III Normal numerals; 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 | 1795-1800 |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination above date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX
1
·1795·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Plain
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#3764 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1795 MDS61 1800 MDS62
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George III (Normal numerals; incl. Maundy) 1795-1800 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 0.5 grams. This is significant because it was during a time when the British government was experimenting with different metals and weights for their coins, and this particular coin was one of the first to be made with silver instead of the traditional copper. This change in material was an attempt to address issues with counterfeiting and to increase the durability of the coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George III (Normal numerals; incl. Maundy) 1795-1800 coin.
