© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
3 Pence - Anne 1st and 2nd busts; incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Anne (1702-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1703-1706 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#167858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REG·17 04·
3
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Anne (1702-14), pre-Union issue (1703-06).The standard weight of this coin was 3/62 troy ounce or 23.2 grains.
Obverse and reverse varieties exist:
Sp#3596 (1703 only) First draped bust, broader, tie riband pointing upwards;
Sp#3596A (1704-06) Second draped bust, taller and narrower, tie riband pointing inwards;
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 circulating coinage at that time.
Sp#3599 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1703 MDS34 1705 MDS35 1706 MDS36
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver (.925) weighing 1.5 g is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Anne, who was the last monarch of the House of Stuart and ruled from 1702 to 1714. The coin features two different busts of the queen, with the first bust being used from 1703 to 1705 and the second bust being used from 1706 to 1708. Additionally, the coin was also minted as a Maundy coin, which was a special issue of coins that were minted for the Queen's Maundy ceremony, where she would distribute gifts to the poor.
