3 Pence - George II incl. Maundy

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1729-1760
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Pence (1⁄80)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.5 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Croker
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#569, Sp#3713
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped 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 descriptionCentral denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.  Note: varieties exist (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 40· 3
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1729  - Sp#3713 -
1731  - Sp#3713A -
1732  - Sp#3713B -
1735  - Sp#3713B -
1737  - Sp#3713B -
1739  - Sp#3713B -
1740  - Sp#3713B -
1743  - Sp#3713B -
1746  - Sp#3713B; overdate variety exists -
1760  - Sp#3713B -
Catalog ID8402778880
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