Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted.
2 Pence - Victoria 2nd portrait Maundy issues (1888–1892)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1888–1892 |
| Denomination | 2 Pence |
| Mintage by year |
Scarcest year: 6,727 struck
|
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Maundy Money |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 0.940g · 0.0280 t oz |
| Diameter | 13.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
| Rev. artist | Jean Baptiste Merlen, Leonard Charles Wyon |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Crowned and veiled portrait ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
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1888 to 1892 · median sold prices| Year | Mintage | Circulated | Uncirculated | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | 9,528 | ||||
| 1889 scarcest | 6,727 | ||||
| 1890 | 8,613 | ||||
| 1891 | 10,000 | ||||
| 1892 | 12,000 |
One row for each year the 2 Pence - Victoria 2nd portrait – Maundy issues was struck. Prices are medians of verified sold listings matched to that year from the listing: circulated is worn condition up to Extremely Fine, uncirculated is About Uncirculated or better. A count in brackets means fewer than three sales behind the figure; a grey figure marked "type" is the median across every year, shown where that year has no sale of its own yet; years with no sales yet fill in as sales are recorded. Most types have been searched year by year only since October 2026, so later years are still filling in. Use the grade table below for a price by condition across all years.
About the 1888 2 Pence - Victoria – Maundy issues
The 1888 2 Pence - Victoria – Maundy issues is a collector 2 pence coin issued from 1888 to 1892 in the Maundy Money series, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 0.94g and measures 13mm across. Reverse design: Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
Mintage figures are recorded for 5 years between 1888 and 1892, 46,868 coins in all. 1889 is the scarcest date, with 6,727 struck.
Common questions
How much is the 1888 2 Pence - Victoria – Maundy issues worth?
No verified sale of the 1888 2 Pence - Victoria – Maundy issues has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £1.12 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1888 2 Pence - Victoria – Maundy issues?
Check the weight 0.94g and diameter 13mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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