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3 Pence - William III incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1701 |
| 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 01·
3
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702).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#3553 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1698 MDS30 1700 MDS32 1701 MDS33
1699 MDS31
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence coin from William III's reign is that it was part of a series of coins known as "Maundy money," which were specially minted coins given to the poor on Maundy Thursday, a tradition that dates back to the 13th century. The coins were minted in silver and had a distinctive design, featuring William III on the obverse and a crowned shield on the reverse. The 3 Pence coin was one of the lowest denominations in the series, but it was still made of silver, making it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors today.
