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A Doublestruck Maundy

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Here is my d/s 1679 Charles II Maundy 4 Pence -


A-Doublestruck-Maundy

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Yes, I know that the "9" of the date looks more like a "0" with a tail, but, . . . . . .



All the best,
Bill
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Fantastic specimen you have there, Bill! I don't happen to know much about coinage dating back to the 17th century, but I do know that Maundy money possesses much historical, sentimental, and monetary value - especially a coin of this age. I do have one question - were varieties, such as double-strikes, common during this era?, and I'm assuming they increase the value?

Thanks for sharing!

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Spencer -


I like Maundys of all kinds (the well-struck and also the mis-struck).

And, yes, double struck pieces do command a premium.



Happy collecting,
Bill
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Wonderful!

Your post inspired me to do some quick reading on the topic of Maundy money, and it seems that this coin, since it dates before 1699, would have been personally handed out by the current reigning monarch during the Maundy Tuesday ceremony. In 1699, monarchs stopped attending these ceremonies, and instead sent a royal official to represent themselves. It is amazing to me that a coin like this 1679 4 pence, at least once, passed through the hands of one of the most powerful men in Western Europe at the time - numismatics and history - hand in hand.

You more than likely already knew that information, but writing it for the benefit of future collectors brings me much joy - it also brings a new legitimacy to the concept at hand.

Once again, thanks for sharing, and I, as well as many others, look forward to seeing any further Maundy pieces you decide to share!
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