© CGB
© CGB
2 Pence - George III Normal numerals; 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 | 1795-1800 |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination above date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX
2
·1800·
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#3764 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1795 MDS61 1800 MDS62
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pence - George III (Normal numerals; incl. Maundy) 1795-1800 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the United Kingdom. The coin was minted during the reign of King George III, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until 1820. During his reign, the United Kingdom was undergoing significant social, political, and economic changes, including the Industrial Revolution and the expansion of the British Empire. Despite these changes, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency for the people of the United Kingdom.
