1 Penny - George III (Maundy Coinage)
Obverse
Laureate bust of King George III right, legend around, date below.
Lettering: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA 1820
Reverse
Central crowned denomination with legend around.
Lettering: BRITANNIARUM REX FID : DEF : 1
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
George III (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
1 Penny (Numeric: 0.0041666666666667) (Fraction: 1/240)
Engravers
Obverse
Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse
Benedetto Pistrucci
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
0.47 g
Size
11 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA 1820
Reverse Lettering
BRITANNIARUM REX FID : DEF : 1
Comments
The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 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 pennies 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.
