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4 Pence - George II incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 2.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1760 |
| 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#13100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 40·
4
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/31 troy ounce or 31 grains.Reverse die varieties exist:
Sp#3712 (1729-31) Small dome-shaped crown without pearls on arch;
Sp#3712A (1732-60) Double arched crown with pearls;
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#3716 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1729 MDS43 1737 MDS47 1743 MDS50
1731 MDS44 1739 MDS48 1746 MDS51
1732 MDS45 1740 MDS49 1760 MDS52
1735 MDS46
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pence - George II (incl. Maundy) 1729-1760 coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was expanding rapidly, and the coin was likely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire. The coin's silver content and small denomination made it a practical and versatile form of currency for everyday transactions. Additionally, the coin's design features an image of King George II, which symbolized the power and authority of the British monarchy during this time period.
