2 Pence - George III Thin numerals, incl. Maundy

€24,847.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1792
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pence (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.0 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#611, Sp#3757
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 2 ·1792·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1792  - -
Catalog ID6720817160
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