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2 Pence - George VI 1st Maundy issue
| Silver (.500) | 0.94 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1937-1946 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 2 37
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.Sp#4086 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
MDS195 1937 1,325 MDS201 1942 1,231
MDS196 1937 26,000 Proof MDS202 1943 1,239
MDS197 1938 1,275 MDS203 1944 1,259
MDS198 1939 1,234 MDS204 1945 1,355
MDS199 1940 1,277 MDS205 1946 1,365
MDS200 1941 1,253
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 1937-1946 George VI 2 Pence Maundy coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the United Kingdom. The coin was issued during the reign of King George VI, who ascended to the throne after his older brother, Edward VIII, abdicated to marry an American divorcee. Additionally, the coin was minted during World War II, a time of great economic and social upheaval in the UK. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of British history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 1374 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 1436 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 1277 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 1345 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 1231 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 1239 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 1345 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 1355 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 1365 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - George VI (1st Maundy issue) 1937-1946 coin.
