3 Pence - George III incl. Maundy (1762–1786)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1762–1786 |
| Denomination | 3 Pence |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Maundy Money |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 1.500g · 0.0446 t oz |
| Diameter | 17.0mm |
| Thickness | 0.80mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Young laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around.
GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
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The 1762 3 Pence - George III incl. Maundy is a collector 3 pence coin issued from 1762 to 1786 in the Maundy Money series, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 1.5g and measures 17mm across. Reverse design: Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1762 3 Pence - George III incl. Maundy worth?
No verified sale of the 1762 3 Pence - George III incl. Maundy has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £1.78 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
Was the 1762 threepence a Maundy coin or a circulating coin?
Mostly circulating. Wikipedia notes that threepences of 1762 and 1763 are generally found well worn, showing they were made for everyday use. The Royal Mint Museum also catalogues its 1762 to 1780 examples as currency coins, not Maundy pieces.
Which years were George III's first threepences struck?
Wikipedia and Tony Clayton agree on 1762, 1763, 1765, 1766, 1770, 1772, 1780, 1784 and 1786. A second bust followed in 1792, and the coin was reduced in size after the Great Recoinage, from 1817.
How many were made?
No mintage figure is published for any date of this type. CoinVarieties, citing the Krause catalogue, records the mintage as unknown, and Mint records of the period do not separate the small silver denominations in any published source.
Which date is scarcest?
1765. In Tony Clayton's values list the 1765 threepence stands far above every other date of the reign, a pattern repeated for the fourpence of the same year.
How do I identify the 1762 3 Pence - George III incl. Maundy?
Check the weight 1.5g and diameter 17mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
History and design
George III's first threepence was struck in 1762, two years into the reign, and then at intervals until 1786. Wikipedia and Tony Clayton agree on the dates 1762, 1763, 1765, 1766, 1770, 1772, 1780, 1784 and 1786. No mintage figure is published for any of them.
The coin sits on the line between ordinary money and Maundy money. Wikipedia's Royal Maundy article says the four Maundy denominations developed into distinct, non-circulating pieces only in the latter half of the 18th century. Its threepence article adds that the 1762 and 1763 coins were plainly made for general circulation, since they are usually found well worn. The Royal Mint Museum catalogues its examples of 1762, 1763, 1772 and 1780 as currency coins rather than Maundy pieces.
The obverse shows a laureate bust of the King facing right, draped and in armour, with GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. The reverse has a crowned numeral 3 with MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX and the date, meaning King of Great Britain, France and Ireland. A Science Museum Group record of a 1762 coin transcribes both legends this way.
The coin is sterling silver and, Wikipedia notes, kept the 17 mm diameter and 1.5 g weight in use since Charles II until near the end of the reign. The Royal Mint Museum's 1763 example has a plain edge and coin alignment, with the reverse upside down to the obverse.
Varieties and errors
Clayton lists a proof threepence dated 1763, marked "ex rare" in his values list. No mint errors are documented for this type.
Collecting notes
CoinVarieties describes the type as fairly common, and Wikipedia notes that worn examples are normal for 1762 and 1763. The 1765 threepence is the key date: Clayton's values list puts it far above any other date of the reign. Clayton's Maundy list shows that 1762 produced the threepence alone, so there is no matched set for that year, while 1763, 1766, 1772, 1780, 1784 and 1786 have all four coins.
Two of the Royal Mint Museum's three 1762 coins are pierced, a reminder to check for holes, plugs and mount marks. The George III fourpence of 1763 to 1786 carries the same portrait and legends. The type was followed by the 1792 threepence with thin numerals.
Sources
The history, design, varieties and collecting notes on this page are drawn from these sources. Prices come from recorded sales, not from them.
- Threepence (British coin), Wikipedia (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Values of Three Pence, Tony Clayton, Coins of the UK (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Values of Maundy Sets, Tony Clayton, Coins of the UK (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Royal Maundy, Wikipedia (read 12 Oct 2026)
- George III threepence, 1763 (RMM 1043), The Royal Mint Museum, via Museum Data Service (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Threepence coin of George III, 1762 (1947-3/1/463), Science Museum Group, via Museum Data Service (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Threepence, Royal Mint Museum (read 12 Oct 2026)
- Great Britain 1762 3 pence, CoinVarieties (read 12 Oct 2026)
- George III threepence, 1762 (RMM 1039), The Royal Mint Museum, via Museum Data Service (read 12 Oct 2026)
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