4 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1763-1786 front 4 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1763-1786 back
4 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1763-1786 photo
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4 Pence - George III incl. Maundy

 
Silver (.925) 2.0 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1763-1786
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
References
Numista
N#13156
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 80·
4

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Comment

The standard weight of this coin was 2/31 troy ounce or 31 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#3762 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:

1763 MDS53 1772 MDS56 1784 MDS58
1766 MDS55 1780 MDS57 1786 MDS59

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1763-1786 coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was expanding rapidly, and the coin was used as a means of currency in many different parts of the world. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of payment, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this period of rapid growth and expansion.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1765  20 - - - - - -
1784  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pence - George III (incl. Maundy) 1763-1786 coin.