Distinctive feature Annual Series, Commemorative
Edge Plain
Face value 2 pence
Grade VF+
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 925 ‰
Quantity minted 2 376
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Year of issue 1818
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Country: United Kingdom, King George III (1760-1820)
Type: Non-circulating coin (Maundy issues)
Years: 1818 (1817-1820)
Value: 2 Pence = 1/6 shilling (1/120 LSD)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 0.8 g.
Diameter: 13 mm
Shape: Round
Mintage: 2,376
Grade: XF (Holed)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 669, Sp# 3795
Obverse:
Laureate bust of King George III right, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA
1818
Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.
Reverse:
Central crowned denomination with legend around.
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: *
2
Translation: King of Britain Defender of the Faith.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.
Sp#3792 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1817 MDS63 1,584 1818 MDS64 1,188 1820 MDS65 1,584
It is not yet confirmed or agreed at which point silver two pences ceased to be struck for circulation in Britain.
However, it is widely accepted that this type was struck only for the Maundy Ceremony in a prooflike finish.
Reference : KM# 669, Sp# 3795
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage