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2 Pence - George III incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.0 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1786 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 66·
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.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#3762 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1763 MDS53 1772 MDS56 1784 MDS58
1766 MDS55 1780 MDS57 1786 MDS59
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1763-1786 coin is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 1.0 g, which was a significant change from the previous coinage that was made of copper. This change in material was due to the increasing cost of copper and the desire to reduce the cost of producing coinage. The use of silver in the coinage also gave the coins a higher perceived value and helped to combat counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1765 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1763-1786 coin.
