1902 Great Britain 2P NGC MS 61 Maundy Proof Silver UK Two 2 Pence

Description

2 Pence - Edward VII
Maundy issues
Features
Country
United Kingdom
King
Edward VII (
1901-1910
)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1902-1910
Value
2 Pence = 1/6 Shilling (1/120)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
0.94 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
References
KM# 796, Sp# 3988
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.
Lettering:
EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX REGINA·F:D: IND: IMP:
Translation:
Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Lettering:
19 2 02
Edge
Plain
Comments
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.
Sp#3985
Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1902 MDS158 8,976
Demonetization note:
Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.