3 Pence - George IIII (Maundy issues) 1822-1830 front 3 Pence - George IIII (Maundy issues) 1822-1830 back
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3 Pence - George IIII Maundy issues

 
Silver (.925) 1.41 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George IV (1820-1830)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1822-1830
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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#23724
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 18 3 29

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Comment

The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.

Sp#3816 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:

MDS66 1822 2,970 MDS72 1826
MDS67 1822 Proof MDS73 1827 2,772
MDS68 1823 1,980 MDS74 1828 2,772
MDS69 1824 1,584 MDS75 1828 Proof
MDS70 1825 2,376 MDS76 1829 2,772
MDS71 1826 2,376 MDS77 1830 2,772

Obverse die varieties:

KM#685.1, Sp#3818 (1822) Small laureate head;
KM#685.2, Sp#3819 (1823-30) Large laureate head;

Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George IIII (Maundy issues) 1822-1830 coin is that it was minted during a time when the United Kingdom was experiencing a period of significant social and economic change. The coin was minted during the reign of King George IV, who was known for his extravagant lifestyle and lavish spending habits. Despite this, the coin itself was made of silver (.925) and weighed only 1.41 grams, indicating that even during a time of economic growth, the value of the coin was still relatively low compared to other coins minted during the same period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1822  3960 - - - - - -
1823  2640 - - - - - -
1824  2112 - - - - - -
1825  3432 - - - - - -
1826  3432 - - - - - -
1827  3168 - - - - - -
1828  3168 - - - - - -
1829  3168 - - - - - -
1830  3168 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - George IIII (Maundy issues) 1822-1830 coin.