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2 Pence - George IIII Maundy issues
| Silver (.925) | 0.94 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1822-1830 |
| 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 2 29
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.Sp#3816 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
MDS66 1822 2,970 MDS72 1826
MDS67 1822 Proof MDS73 1827 2,772
MDS68 1823 1,980 MDS74 1828 2,772
MDS69 1824 1,584 MDS75 1828 Proof
MDS70 1825 2,376 MDS76 1829 2,772
MDS71 1826 2,376 MDS77 1830 2,772
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 1822-1830 George IV Maundy 2 Pence coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, with King George IV ruling over a vast territory that spanned across multiple continents. Despite being a small denomination coin, it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 0.94 grams, indicating the value and importance placed on it by the British government and people during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1822 | 5940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 3960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 3168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 3960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 | 3960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 | 3960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 3960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1829 | 3960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1830 | 3960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - George IIII (Maundy issues) 1822-1830 coin.
