© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Penny - George III Thin numerals; incl. Maundy
1792 year| 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 |
| Year | 1792 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination above date, legend around.
Note: thin numeral known as 'Wire Money'.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX
1
·1792·
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#3763 Maundy money set listed with its KM# ref:
1792 MDS60
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1792 George III Penny coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the United Kingdom. The coin was issued during the reign of King George III, who was facing increasing pressure from the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the king and a depiction of Britannia on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the strength and stability of the British monarchy during this tumultuous period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for many years and is now a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Thin numerals; incl. Maundy) 1792 coin.
