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3 Pence - Edward VII incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1910 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#9537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 3 02
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck with prooflike finish for use in the Maundy ceremony and with a dull surface for domestic circulation. The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.Sp#3984 (1902-10) Circulation issue with less prooflike surface;
Sp#3985 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1902 MDS158&159 8,976 (partially Proof)
1903 MDS160 8,976 1907 MDS164 8,760
1904 MDS161 8,976 1908 MDS165 8,760
1905 MDS162 8,976 1909 MDS166 1,983
1906 MDS163 8,800 1910 MDS167 1,440
Sp#3987 (1902-10) Maundy prooflike issue;
KM#797.1 (1902-04) Reverse 3 has longer 'nose' (1), smaller 'tail' (2) and longer 'oblique' (3);
Prooflike coins come with a mirror or satin finish;
KM#797.2 (1904-10) Reverse 3 has shorter 'nose' (1), larger 'tail' (2) and shorter 'oblique' (3);
Prooflike coins can be more difficult to separate from the currency strikes;
