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4 Pence - Charles II incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 2.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1684 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Four central interlinked C's with national emblems in angles (English rose, Scottish thistle, French fleur de lis, Irish harp), with crown above dividing date and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16 79·
CCCC
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/31 troy ounce or 31 grains.Sp#3392 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1670 MDS3 1675 MDS8 1680 MDS14
1671 MDS4 1676 MDS9 1681 MDS15&16
1672 MDS5 1677 MDS10 1682 MDS17&18
1673 MDS6 1678 MDS11 1683 MDS19&20
1674 MDS7 1679 MDS12&13 1684 MDS21
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pence - Charles II (incl. Maundy) 1670-1684 coin is that it was minted during a time when the English monetary system was undergoing significant changes. In 1670, the English government introduced a new coinage system that replaced the traditional silver penny with a new coin that was worth 1/4 of a shilling. This new coin, known as the "groat," was minted in large quantities and helped to stabilize the English economy. The 4 Pence coin, which was equal to 1/2 groat, was also introduced during this time and was widely used in everyday transactions. Despite the changes in the monetary system, the 4 Pence coin remained a popular denomination and was minted until 1684, when Charles II's reign came to an end.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1679 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pence - Charles II (incl. Maundy) 1670-1684 coin.
