United Kingdom 2 Pence - George I, 1717 – 1727

incl. Maundy

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Pence
Year 1717 – 1727
Ruler George I (Georg I) (1698–1727)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1717 to 1727. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 14 mm and weighs 1 g.

Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around. (George 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
1727  — small lettering 58%
1726  — 8%
1723  — 17%
1721  — 42%
1717  — 17%

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