Description
Heading: George I silver penny – Maundy type
Denomination: Silver penny
Period: Hanover
Date: 1716
Origin: London mint
Condition: VF+, striated ‘hay marks’ good piece for type
Obverse: Laureate bust of George I, right, legend around GEORGIVS DEI GRA
Reverse: Crowned denominational ‘I’ date either side of crown, legend around MAG BR FR ET HIB REX
Size and Weight: 12mm, 0.47g
References: Spink 3657
Features and Provenance: Ex Bonham’s
Although used in general circulation, the 4, 3, 2 and 1d coins have been known as ‘Maundy’ money, given by the monarchs to the needy once a year. Later, special coins were mint for this purpose. The ‘hay marks’ mentioned above are supposed to be caused when the hot planchets were thrown onto straw to cool, it is more likely that the small coins suffered stresses when quenching in water, but it is still debatable.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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