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4 Pence - George V 2nd Maundy issue
| Silver (.500) | 1.89 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1921-1927 |
| Value | 4 Pence (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 4 25
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains.Sp#4027 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1921 MDS179 1,386 1925 MDS183 1,438
1922 MDS180 1,373 1926 MDS184 1,504
1923 MDS181 1,430 1927 MDS185 1,647
1924 MDS182 1,515
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
The 4 Pence - George V (2nd Maundy issue) 1921-1927 coin from the United Kingdom is unique in that it was minted with a silver composition of .500, which is unusual for a coin of its denomination. Most coins of this value were minted with a copper-nickel or cupro-nickel composition. The use of silver in this coin's minting process adds to its rarity and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 1542 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 1609 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 1635 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 1665 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 1786 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 1762 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 1681 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pence - George V (2nd Maundy issue) 1921-1927 coin.
