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3 Pence - George III Maundy issues
| Silver (.925) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1817-1820 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: *
3
Translation: King of Britain Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.Sp#3792 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1817 MDS63 1,584 1818 MDS64 1,188 1820 MDS65 1,584
It is not yet confirmed or agreed at which point silver three pences ceased to be struck for circulation in Britain before their reintroduction in 1845. However, it is widely accepted that this type was struck only for the Maundy Ceremony in a prooflike finish.
Whereas circulating threepence pieces lost their legal tender status in 1971 (and silver ones before that), the prooflike specimens struck for use in the Maundy ceremony have retained legal tender status, with their values updated to decimal pence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George III (Maundy issues) 1817-1820 coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, and the coin's design reflects this. The obverse of the coin features an image of King George III, while the reverse features a depiction of the crowned shield of the United Kingdom, surrounded by the words "BRITANNIARUM REX" (King of the Britains). This design was meant to symbolize the power and influence of the British Empire at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | 1584 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 | 1584 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 1320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Maundy issues) 1817-1820 coin.
