United Kingdom 1 Penny - 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 1 Penny
Year 1763 – 1786
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 0.5
Diameter (mm) 12
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1763 to 1786. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.5 g.

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1786  — 31%
1784  — 21%
1781  — 13%
1780  — 10%
1779  — 26%
1776  — 13%
1772  — 21%
1770  — 15%
1766  — 18%
1765  — 3%
1763  — 10%
1763  — Proof

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