George II Silver Fourpence Maundy Money 1740

Description

Denomination: Silver fourpence (4d)

Period: Hanoverian

Date: 1740

Origin: London mint

Condition: AVF

Obverse: Young laureate bust. left. legend around

Reverse: Large double arched crown dividing date over denominational number 4 and legend around

Size and Weight: 18.5mm. 1.98g

References: S3712A

Features and Provenance: George II (1683-1760)

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