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1 Penny - William IV Maundy issues
| Silver (.925) | 0.47 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1831-1837 |
| 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#13197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 1 34
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 grains.Sp#3840 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1831 MDS78&79 3,564 (partially Proof) 1835 MDS83 2,574
1832 MDS80 2,574 1836 MDS84 2,574
1833 MDS81 2,574 1837 MDS85 2,574
1834 MDS82 2,574
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 1831-1837 William IV Maundy Penny is that it was minted during a period of significant change in the British monetary system. The coin was introduced following the Great Recoinage of 1816, which saw the introduction of the gold standard and the redesign of many British coins. The Maundy Penny was specifically minted for distribution during the annual Maundy ceremony, where the monarch would distribute gifts of money to the poor. The coin's design, featuring a young portrait of William IV, was created by the renowned engraver William Wyon and has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 | 8712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 | 8712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 8712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 8712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 8712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 8712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - William IV (Maundy issues) 1831-1837 coin.
