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4 Pence - William III incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 2.0 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1697-1702 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Central crowned denomination with divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·17 01·
4
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/31 troy ounce or 31 grains.Sp#3553 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1698 MDS30
1699 MDS31
1700 MDS32
1701 MDS33
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pence - William III (incl. Maundy) 1697-1702 coin is that it was minted during a time when the United Kingdom was facing a severe shortage of coinage. To address this issue, King William III ordered the minting of a new series of coins, including the 4 pence coin, which was made of silver and had a distinctive design featuring a crowned shield on the obverse side and a cross on the reverse side. This coin was also part of a special issue known as the "Maundy" coins, which were minted specifically for distribution to the poor on Maundy Thursday, a tradition that dates back to the 13th century.
