UK Coins of 1740

Quick answer In 1740, the Royal Mint struck 13 distinct British coins across 13 denominations. George II was on the throne. Browse every 1740-dated coin in the catalogue below.
13Coins catalogued
13Denominations issued
0Key dates flagged

Every 1740-dated UK coin

Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.

1 Penny 1 coin

1 Penny - George II incl. Maundy
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

2 Pence 1 coin

2 Pence - George II incl. Maundy
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

1 Crown 1 coin

1 Crown - George II Young bust
silver · Very Rare

1 Guinea 1 coin

1 Guinea - George II Intermediate portrait
gold · Very Rare

1 Shilling 1 coin

1 Shilling - George II Young bust
silver · Very Rare

½ Crown 1 coin

½ Crown - George II Young bust
silver · Very Rare

½ Guinea 1 coin

½ Guinea - George II
gold · Very Rare

½ Penny 1 coin

½ Penny - George II old bust
copper · Very Rare

2 Guineas 1 coin

2 Guineas - George II Intermediate portrait
gold · Very Rare

3 Pence 1 coin

3 Pence - George II incl. Maundy
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - George II incl. Maundy
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

5 Guineas 1 coin

5 Guineas - George II Young portrait
gold · Very Rare

6 Pence 1 coin

6 Pence - George II Young bust
silver · Very Rare

Other years in the 1740s

1740 1741 1742 1743 1744 1745 1746 1747 1748 1749

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