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Great Britain 1887 Maundy Penny Uncirculated (MS60)
Great Britain 1887 Maundy Penny Uncirculated (MS60)
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Great Britain 1887 Maundy Penny Uncirculated (MS60)
A Maundy penny is a special ceremonial coin distributed by the British monarch as part of the annual Royal Maundy service, traditionally held on Maundy Thursday. The custom dates back centuries and is rooted in Christian tradition, symbolizing humility and charity—originally tied to the act of washing the feet of the poor, as performed by Jesus Christ. Today, instead of that ritual, the monarch distributes specially minted coins to selected recipients, typically elderly individuals recognized for their community service. The number of recipients corresponds to the monarch’s age, and each person receives a set of coins equal in face value to that age.
Maundy pennies are significant both historically and numismatically. Unlike regular circulating coinage, they are struck specifically for this ceremony by the Royal Mint and retain a traditional design that has changed very little over time. The coins—denominations of one, two, three, and four pence—are made of sterling silver, a rarity in modern coinage. For collectors, they are prized not only for their silver content but also for their limited mintage and direct association with the reigning monarch, making them a tangible link between modern Britain and a long-standing royal tradition.
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait ("Young Head") of Victoria facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: Crowned denomination dividing the date, within an oak wreath.
Specifications:
Monarch: Victoria
Engraver: William Wyon
Composition: 0.925 Silver
Weight: 0.47 g
Diameter: 11 mm
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom
Mintage: 18,000
A Maundy penny is a special ceremonial coin distributed by the British monarch as part of the annual Royal Maundy service, traditionally held on Maundy Thursday. The custom dates back centuries and is rooted in Christian tradition, symbolizing humility and charity—originally tied to the act of washing the feet of the poor, as performed by Jesus Christ. Today, instead of that ritual, the monarch distributes specially minted coins to selected recipients, typically elderly individuals recognized for their community service. The number of recipients corresponds to the monarch’s age, and each person receives a set of coins equal in face value to that age.
Maundy pennies are significant both historically and numismatically. Unlike regular circulating coinage, they are struck specifically for this ceremony by the Royal Mint and retain a traditional design that has changed very little over time. The coins—denominations of one, two, three, and four pence—are made of sterling silver, a rarity in modern coinage. For collectors, they are prized not only for their silver content but also for their limited mintage and direct association with the reigning monarch, making them a tangible link between modern Britain and a long-standing royal tradition.
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait ("Young Head") of Victoria facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: Crowned denomination dividing the date, within an oak wreath.
Specifications:
Monarch: Victoria
Engraver: William Wyon
Composition: 0.925 Silver
Weight: 0.47 g
Diameter: 11 mm
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom
Mintage: 18,000
