Great Britain 1948 penny KM-846a
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This specimen was part of lot 47485 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), which sold for $216. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. Maundy Set (4 Pieces), 1948. London Mint. George VI. Average Grade: ABOUT UNCIRCULATED. 1) 4 Pence. 2) 3 Pence. 3) 2 Pence. 4) Penny." This type was struck in sterling silver for the Maundy sets 1947-48. The silver penny has not circulated since the reign of George III. 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: 1,397.
Specification: 0.47 g, 0.925 fine silver.
Catalog reference: S-4095; KM-846a. The set: S-4091; KM-MDS207.
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