UK Coins of 1742

Quick answer In 1742, the Royal Mint struck 8 distinct British coins across 8 denominations. Coinage from George II's reign. The Royal Mint's 1742-dated output covered the standard denominations of the period; rare-date interest in this year focuses on low-mintage variants and proof issues, listed below.
8Coins catalogued
8Denominations issued
0Key dates flagged

Every 1742-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 Farthing 1 coin

1 Farthing - George II older bust
copper · Very Rare

1 Guinea 1 coin

1 Guinea - George II Intermediate portrait
gold · 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

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

Other years in the 1740s

1740 1741 1742 1743 1744 1745 1746 1747 1748 1749

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