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1 Penny - George VI 3rd Maundy issue
| Silver (.925) | 0.47 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 1 52
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 grains.The 1952 Maundy was distributed by Queen Elizabeth II.
Sp#4096 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
MDS208 1949 1,395 MDS210 1951 1,468
MDS209 1950 1,405 MDS211 1952 1,012
Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George VI (3rd Maundy issue) 1949-1952 from United Kingdom is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in most coins. This makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists who appreciate the rarity of its silver content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1407 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 1527 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 1480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 1012 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George VI (3rd Maundy issue) 1949-1952 coin.
