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2 Pence - William IV Maundy issues

 
Silver (.925) 0.94 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
William IV (1830-1837)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1831-1837
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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#23728
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 18 2 34

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Comment

The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.

Sp#3840 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:

1831 MDS78&79 3,564 (partially Proof) 1835 MDS83 2,574
1832 MDS80 2,574 1836 MDS84 2,574
1833 MDS81 2,574 1837 MDS85 2,574
1834 MDS82 2,574

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 1831-1837 William IV Maundy issues 2 pence coin is that it was minted during a time when the United Kingdom was experiencing a major economic crisis, known as the "Panic of 1837." Despite this, the coin's production continued, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831  4752 - - - - - -
1832  3564 - - - - - -
1833  3564 - - - - - -
1834  3564 - - - - - -
1835  3564 - - - - - -
1836  3564 - - - - - -
1837  3564 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - William IV (Maundy issues) 1831-1837 coin.