© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
2 Pence - William and Mary incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.0 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | William III, Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1689-1694 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#167064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crown over denomination dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·ET·REGINA·16 89·
2
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/31 troy ounce or 15.5 grains.Before the Great Recoinage of 1817, there is no known evidence to suggest that separate 'prooflike' strikes were issued for the Maundy ceremony, suggesting that the money handed out was identical to the current circulating coinage.
Sp#3446 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1689 MDS25 1692 MDS27 1694 MDS29
1691 MDS26 1693 MDS28
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pence coin from William and Mary's reign is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic image of Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, on its reverse side. This design has been a hallmark of British coinage ever since and has become a symbol of British culture and identity.
