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3 Pence - William and Mary 1st busts; incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | William III, Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1689-1691 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William and Mary (1689-94), First busts (1689-91).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 circulating coinage at that time.
Sp#3446 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1689 MDS25 1691 MDS26
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence coin from William and Mary's reign is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of a British monarch with a crown on their head. This was a departure from the previous coins that showed the monarchs with a laurel wreath, and it signified the increasing power and authority of the British monarchy during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1689 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - William and Mary (1st busts; incl. Maundy) 1689-1691 coin.
