Great Britain 1923 3 pence
This specimen was part of lot 47483 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), which sold for $288. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. Maundy Set (4 Pieces), 1923. London Mint. George V. Average Grade: ABOUT UNCIRCULATED. 1) 4 Pence. S-4028; KM-814a. 2) 3 Pence. 3) 2 Pence. 4) Penny." This type was struck in billon for the Maundy sets 1921-27. Threepence bits were struck for circulation in 1921-22 and 1925-26 but not 1923. As most Maundy sets were carefully preserved by their recipients, Maundy coins are today much more available than the low mintage would indicate.
Recorded mintage: 1,430.
Specification: 1.41 g, 0.500 fine silver, 16.1 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: S-4029; KM-813a. The set: S-4027; KM-MDS181.
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