1 Penny - George III Thin numerals, incl. Maundy

€24,795.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1792
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight0.5 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#610, Sp#3760
Obverse descriptionOlder laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCentral crowned denomination above date, legend around.  Note: thin numeral known as `Wire Money`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX 1 ·1792·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1792  - -
Catalog ID3044055880
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