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2 Pence - Victoria 3rd portrait; Maundy issues
| Silver (.925) | 0.94 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1893-1901 |
| 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#43111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 2 00
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.Sp#3943 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1893 MDS149 8,976 1896 MDS152 8,476 1899 MDS155 8,976
1894 MDS150 8,976 1897 MDS153 9,388 1900 MDS156 8,976
1895 MDS151 8,877 1898 MDS154 9,147 1901 MDS157 8,976
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 2 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; Maundy issues) 1893-1901 coin is that it was minted with a unique "Maundy" design, which features a crowned effigy of Queen Victoria on the obverse (front) side, and a depiction of a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the United Kingdom on the reverse (back) side. This design was specifically created for the Maundy money tradition, which dates back to the 13th century and involves the distribution of small silver coins to the poor on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait; Maundy issues) 1893-1901 coin.
