© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Pence - George III Thin numerals; incl. Maundy
1792 year| 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 |
| Year | 1792 |
| 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#24847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination above date, legend around.
Note: thin numeral known as 'Wire Money'.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX
2
·1792·
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#3763 Maundy money set listed with its KM# ref:
1792 MDS60
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1792 George III 2 Pence coin is that it was part of a special minting called the "Maundy Money" tradition, which was a custom started by King Edward I in 1279. The tradition involved the monarch distributing small silver coins to poor people on the day before Easter as a symbol of charity and goodwill. The coins were minted with a special design and were made of high-quality silver, making them highly sought after by collectors.
