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2 Pence - George VI 2nd Maundy issue
| Silver (.925) | 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 | 1947-1948 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#51322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 2 48
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.Sp#4091 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
MDS206 1947 1,375 MDS207 1948 1,385
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 1947-1948 2 Pence George VI (2nd Maundy issue) coin is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in most British silver coins of the time. This makes it a distinct and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 1479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 1385 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd Maundy issue) 1947-1948 coin.
