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4 Pence - George VI 3rd Maundy issue
| Silver (.925) | 1.89 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#83722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 4 50
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains.The 1952 Maundy was distributed by Queen Elizabeth II.
Sp#4096 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
MDS208 1949 1,395 MDS210 1951 1,468
MDS209 1950 1,405 MDS211 1952 1,012
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 VI (3rd Maundy issue) 1949-1952 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design, with the reverse side depicting a crowned shield with the words "FOUR PENCE" above it, and a wreath surrounding the shield. This design was only used for the 4 pence coin during this specific time period, making it a distinctive feature of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1503 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 1515 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 1580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 1064 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pence - George VI (3rd Maundy issue) 1949-1952 coin.
