United Kingdom 2 Pence - George III, 1763 – 1786

incl. Maundy

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Pence
Year 1763 – 1786
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1763 to 1786. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 14 mm and weighs 1 g.

Obverse
Young laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around. (George the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around. (King of Great Britain France and Ireland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1786  — 29%
1784  — 18%
1780  — 14%
1776  — 14%
1772  — overdate variety exists 39%
1766  — 18%
1765  20 11%
1763  — 14%
1763  — Proof

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