United Kingdom 4 Pence - George II, 1729 – 1760

incl. Maundy

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Pence
Year 1729 – 1760
Ruler George II (Georg II) (1727–1760)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 2
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1729 to 1760. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2 g.

Obverse
Young laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around. (George the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around. Note: varieties exist (see below)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1760  — Sp#3712A 7%
1746  — Sp#3712A 30%
1743  — Sp#3712A; overdate variety exists 4%
1740  — Sp#3712A 30%
1739  — Sp#3712A 7%
1737  — Sp#3712A 11%
1735  — Sp#3712A 11%
1732  — Sp#3712A 4%
1731  — Sp#3712 15%
1729  — Sp#3712 26%

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