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3 Pence - George III Normal numerals; 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 | 1795-1800 |
| 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#83551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination above date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX
2
·1795·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Plain
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#3764 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1795 MDS61 1800 MDS62
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George III (Normal numerals; incl. Maundy) 1795-1800 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was part of a special minting called the "Maundy Money" tradition. This tradition, which dates back to the 13th century, involves the monarch distributing small silver coins to elderly residents of the Royal Mint's jurisdiction as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The coins were minted with a special "Maundy" mint mark and were made of sterling silver, like this particular coin.
