1 Penny - George II incl. Maundy

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1729-1760
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight0.5 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Croker
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#567, Sp#3715
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate and cuirassed bust of King George II left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS·II· DEI·GRATIA·
(Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionLarge central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 40· 1
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1729  - -
1731  - -
1732  - -
1735  - -
1737  - -
1739  - -
1740  - overdate variety exists -
1743  - -
1746  - -
1750  - -
1752  - -
1753  - -
1754  - -
1755  - -
1756  - -
1757  - -
1758  - -
1759  - -
1760  - -
Catalog ID8760196000
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