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3 Pence - Charles II incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1684 |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Three interlocked C's, crown above dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·H I B·REX·16 79·
CCC
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Milled coinage (1662-85).The standard weight of this coin was 3/62 troy ounce or 23.2 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 circulating coinage at that time.
Sp#3392 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1670 MDS3 1675 MDS8 1680 MDS14
1671 MDS4 1676 MDS9 1681 MDS15&16
1672 MDS5 1677 MDS10 1682 MDS17&18
1673 MDS6 1678 MDS11 1683 MDS19&20
1674 MDS7 1679 MDS12&13 1684 MDS21
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence coin of Charles II (incl. Maundy) 1670-1684 is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was expanding its territories and trade, and the coin's silver content was seen as a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1679 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - Charles II (incl. Maundy) 1670-1684 coin.
