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2 Pence - George V 1st Maundy issue
| Silver (.925) | 0.94 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1911-1920 |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 2 11
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.Sp#4016 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1911 MDS168&169 7,775 (partially Proof)
1912 MDS170 1,246 1917 MDS175 1,237
1913 MDS171 1,228 1918 MDS176 1,375
1914 MDS172 982 1919 MDS177 1,258
1915 MDS173 1,293 1920 MDS178 1,399
1916 MDS174 1,128
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 1911-1920 George V 2 Pence Maundy coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, with King George V being the monarch of the largest empire in history. This coin, made of silver, was part of a special issue of coins known as the Maundy money, which was traditionally distributed by the monarch to the poor on the day of the royal Maundy ceremony. The coin's design features the image of King George V on one side and the crowned numeral "2" on the other, symbolizing the monarch's authority and the coin's value. Despite its small size and denomination, this coin holds significant historical and numismatic value, making it a unique and interesting collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 1635 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 1678 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 1880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 1659 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 1465 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 1509 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 1506 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 1547 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 1567 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 1630 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - George V (1st Maundy issue) 1911-1920 coin.
