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3 Pence - George III Thin numerals; incl. Maundy
1792 year| 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 |
| Year | 1792 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination above date, legend around.
Note: thin numeral known as 'Wire Money'.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX
3
·1792·
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#3763 Maundy money set listed with its KM# ref:
1792 MDS60
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1792 George III 3 Pence coin is that it was part of a special minting called the "Maundy" minting. The Maundy coins were minted specifically for the Royal Maundy ceremony, where the monarch would distribute coins to the poor and elderly as a symbol of charity and goodwill. The inclusion of the Maundy minting in the coin's designation indicates that it was one of the coins used in this ceremony.
