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© Heritage Auctions
4 Pence - George I incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 2.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1727 |
| Value | 4 Pence (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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 27·
4
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/31 troy ounce or 31.0 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 current circulating coinage.
Sp#3658 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1723 MDS41 1727 MDS42
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pence - George I (incl. Maundy) 1717-1727 coin is that it was minted during a time when the United Kingdom was experiencing a severe shortage of small change. To address this issue, King George I ordered the minting of a new coin, the 4 pence, which was designed to be equal in value to the silver groat but with a smaller weight and size. This coin was made of silver (.925) and weighed 2.0 g, making it more practical for everyday transactions.
