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4 Pence - George IIII Maundy issues
| Silver (.925) | 1.89 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1822-1830 |
| Value | 4 Pence (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 4 29
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains.Sp#3816 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
MDS66 1822 2,970 MDS70 1825 2,376 MDS74 1828 2,772
MDS67 1822 Proof MDS71 1826 2,376 MDS75 1828 Proof
MDS68 1823 1,980 MDS72 1826 Proof MDS76 1829 2,772
MDS69 1824 1,584 MDS73 1827 2,772 MDS77 1830 2,772
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 4 Pence - George IIII (Maundy issues) 1822-1830 coin is that it was minted during a time when the United Kingdom was experiencing a period of significant social and economic change. The coin was issued during the reign of King George IV, who was known for his extravagant lifestyle and lavish spending habits. Despite this, the coin itself was made of silver (.925) and weighed only 1.89 grams, indicating that even during a time of economic growth, the value of currency was still carefully managed and regulated. Additionally, the fact that it was a non-circulating coin, only issued for a specific purpose (Maundy issues), adds to its uniqueness and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1822 | 2970 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 1980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 1584 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 2376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 | 2376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 | 2772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 2772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1829 | 2772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1830 | 2772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pence - George IIII (Maundy issues) 1822-1830 coin.
