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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
3 Pence - George III incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1786 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 62·
3
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
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 current circulating coinage.
Sp#3762 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1763 MDS53 1772 MDS56 1784 MDS58
1766 MDS55 1780 MDS57 1786 MDS59
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1762-1786 coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was expanding rapidly, and the coin was used to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of currency, and it played an important role in the economic development of the British Empire during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1762 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1763 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1765 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1762-1786 coin.
