George II Silver Penny Maundy Type 1758

Description

Denomination: George II Silver penny

Date: 1758

Origin: London mint

Condition: AEF

Obverse: Laureate young bust of George II, right, legend around GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA

Reverse: Crowned denominational ‘I’ date either side of crown, legend around MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX

Size and Weight: 12mm, 0.514g

References: S3715A

Features and Provenance: Ex Bonham’s, previously The Coin Cabinet, London

George II (1683-1760) succeeded to the English throne on the death of his father, George I in 1727. He was the last English monarch to have been born outside Great Britain, being a Hanoverian. There must have been a strain of obstinacy in the family; at one point, he argued so bitterly with his father that he was banned from the palace altogether and spent much of his time in Germany.

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.

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