The 1746 Maundy Penny - George IISilver Maundy Penny of King George II, minted in 1746 by the Royal Mint. No Copper pennies were minted under George II (they did mint halfpennies and farthings).
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Diameter 12mm and weighs 0.49g. There are 1746/3 restrikes.
The Obverse, by John Croker, is the laureated and draped bust of George II facing left. Legend is "GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA".
The edge is plain.
The Reverse, by John Sigismund Tanner, shows crowned Roman numeral 'I'. Legend is "MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX" with date divided around top.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
SCBC: 3715A
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1746. See Coins and Events of 1746
Monarch/Ruler: George II (1727-1760)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Collection: Maundy Money. See the Maundy Money collection
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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