United Kingdom: Coin Twopence 1818 (Circulating) - detailed information
United Kingdom: Coin Twopence 1818 (Circulating)
| Coin | Twopence 1818 (Circulating) |
|---|---|
There were two forms of twopence, the currency issue like this piece (with a duller surface), and a special piece for the Maundy Thursday ceremonies - both with numeral 2 on the reverse but the Maundy issues have a proof-like finish. Apart from the surface quality, they are indistinguishable. For the purpose of completeness though, the Maundy coins are listed separately in the Non Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) section. | |
| Mint | Royal Mint |
Obverse |
Laureate head of King George III facing right; below, the date 1818; around, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. |
| Obverse Inscription | GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA 1818 |
Reverse |
At centre a numeral 2 with a large crown above; around, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: (the top of the crown divides the legend). |
| Reverse Inscription | 2 BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: |
| Edge | Plain |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Notes | Spink only lists Maundy coins in this year. |
Twopence 1818 (Circulating): References to Information Used
| Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remick, Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins | 1971 | Mint |
All Coins of Country: United Kingdom, Type: Twopence (Circulating) (6)
| Coin Name | Mintage | Effigy | Legend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twopence 1817 (Circulating) | unknown | Small Head | GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA 1817 |
| Twopence 1818 (Circulating) | unknown | Small Head | GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA 1818 |
| Twopence 1820 (Circulating) | unknown | Small Head | GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA 1820 |
| Twopence 1838 (Circulating) | 1,045,000 | Portrait by William Wyon (Young Head) | VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F: D: |
| Twopence 1843 (Circulating) | 903,000 | Portrait by William Wyon (Young Head) | VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F: D: |
| Twopence 1848 (Circulating) | 261,000 | Portrait by William Wyon (Young Head) | VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F: D: |
|
Twopence 1818 (Circulating): Details
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Currency | Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) |
| Period | Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) (1801 - 1971) |
| Coin Type | Twopence (Circulating) |
| Issued | 1818 |
| Monarch | King George III |
| Effigy | Small Head |
| Face Value | 2 (x Penny) |
| Current | No (demonetised 1971) |
| Mintage | unknown |
| Material | 0.925 silver |
| Designer | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Size (mm) | 13 |
| Mass (g) | 0.9400 |
Advertising (helps this site)
Share or Bookmark this Page
Twopence 1818 (Circulating): Photos
Twopence 1818 (Circulating): Catalogue Reference IDs
| Source | Reference ID |
|---|---|
| Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Great Britain KM# 669 |