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2 Pence - Edward VII Maundy issues
| Silver (.925) | 0.94 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1902-1910 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 2 02
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.Sp#3985 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1902 MDS158&159 8,976 (partially Proof)
1903 MDS160 8,976 1907 MDS164 8,760
1904 MDS161 8,976 1908 MDS165 8,760
1905 MDS162 8,976 1909 MDS166 1,983
1906 MDS163 8,800 1910 MDS167 1,440
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 1902-1910 Edward VII Maundy issues 2 Pence coin is that it was minted with a unique "Maundy" mint mark, which is a small letter "M" placed beneath the king's crown on the obverse side of the coin. This mint mark signifies that the coin was struck as part of the traditional Maundy money ceremony, which has been held annually in the United Kingdom since the 13th century. During the ceremony, the monarch distributes gifts of silver coins to deserving individuals, and the coins are specially minted for this occasion. The use of the "Maundy" mint mark on these coins adds to their historical and numismatic significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 | 8760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 2695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 2998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - Edward VII (Maundy issues) 1902-1910 coin.
