Año de emisión 1818
Cantidad acuñada 2 376
Canto Liso
Cualidades VF+
Grado de rareza R2 - Muy extraño
Metal Silver
Milésimas de pureza 925 ‰
Rasgo distintivo Conmemorativo, Serie anual
Valor aparente 2 pence
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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.
Referencia : KM# 669, Sp# 3795
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Colección : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage