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1 Penny - William III incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 0.5 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1701 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 01·
I
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714); William III (1694-1702).The standard weight of this coin was 1/62 troy ounce (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 circulating coinage at that time.
Sp#3553 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1698 MDS30 1700 MDS32 1701 MDS33
1699 MDS31
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny coin from William III's reign is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of a British monarch wearing a wig. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of monarchs with long hair, and it reflected the changing fashion trends of the time.
