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3 Pence - William IV Maundy and Colonial issues
| Silver (.925) | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1837 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#10935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 3 34
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck with prooflike finish for use in the Maundy ceremony and with a dull surface for circulation in the West Indies, where it was equivalent to ½ real. The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.Sp#3838 (1834-37) Colonial circulation issue; obv 1, small head, low hair;
Sp#3838A (1834-37) Colonial circulation issue; obv 2, large head, high hair;
Sp#3840 (1831-37) Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1831 MDS78&79 3,564 (partially Proof) 1835 MDS83 2,574
1832 MDS80 2,574 1836 MDS84 2,574
1833 MDS81 2,574 1837 MDS85 2,574
1834 MDS82 2,574
Sp#3842 (1831-37) Maundy prooflike issue;
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 coin from the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, minted between 1831 and 1837, is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed only 1.41 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight coin for its denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 3960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 | 2904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 | 2904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 491000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 411000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 430000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - William IV (Maundy and Colonial issues) 1831-1837 coin.
