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2 Pence - George II incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.0 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1760 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 40·
2
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/31 troy ounce or 15.5 grains. Reverse varieties exist.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#3716 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1729 MDS43 1737 MDS47 1743 MDS50
1731 MDS44 1739 MDS48 1746 MDS51
1732 MDS45 1740 MDS49 1760 MDS52
1735 MDS46
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pence coin from the reign of George II (1729-1760) is that it was part of a series of coins known as "Maundy money," which were specially minted coins distributed by the monarch to certain subjects as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. This tradition dates back to the 13th century and continues to this day, with the current monarch distributing Maundy money to selected recipients on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - George II (incl. Maundy) 1729-1760 coin.
