Distinctive feature Maundy issues
Edge Plain
Face value 4 pence
Grade UNC
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 925 ‰
Mint London Mint
Quantity minted 8 877
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Year of issue 1895
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Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1819-1837-1901)
Type: Non-circulating coins (Proof)
Years: 1900 (1893-1901)
Value: 4 Pence = 1/3 shilling (1/60 LSD)
Mintage: 8.877
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Grade: UNC
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 778, Sp# 3944
Obverse:
Older crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, her titles around.
Lettering: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF IND·IMP·
Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix.
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India.
Engraver: Thomas Brock.
Reverse:
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
Lettering: 18 4 95
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains.
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.
Reference : KM# 778, Sp# 3944
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Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India