© Paul M. Paquette (CC0)
© Paul M. Paquette (CC0)
4 Pence - George V 3rd 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 | 1928-1936 |
| 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#65597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 4 35
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains.Sp#4043 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1928 MDS186 1,642 1933 MDS191 1,872
1929 MDS187 1,761 1934 MDS192 1,887
1930 MDS188 1,724 1935 MDS193 1,926
1931 MDS189 1,759 1936 MDS194 1,323
1932 MDS190 1,835
The 1936 Maundy was distributed by King Edward VIII.
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 V (3rd Maundy issue) 1928-1936 coin is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .500, which is 50% silver, whereas most coins of that time were made of a lower silver content, such as .300 or .200. This higher silver content makes the coin more valuable and sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 1642 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 1969 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 1744 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 1915 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 1937 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 1931 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 1893 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 1323 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd Maundy issue) 1928-1936 coin.
