The 1827 would be George IV, not George III. The Maundy coins were distributed by the sovereign on Maundy Thursday to people representing "the poor" per Christ's command to look after the poor.
A wonderful collection Ben. The 1835 1 1/2 pence would not be part of the Maundy collection but rather was struck for the colonies in Jamaica and Ceylon. I have a high grade 1907 set of the 4 coins. Maundy coins tend to be proof-like unlike the frosty circulation coins.
I really appreciate how you are interested in so many niche areas of numismatics like ancients, Maundy, tokens etc. That is one of the reasons your videos are so much fun to watch every day.
I remember seeing those tiny coins in the little leather pouches at the coin shops. They weren't very expensive. I love small U.S. coins, three cent silvers and copper nickels, half dimes, one dollar gold...I just never had much interest in foreign coins.
I own a Maundy Set (4 coins, 4 pence, 3, 2,1) dated 2006 still in the original vacusealed pack that was given out by the Queen at Guildford Cathedral, UK. I would check the 1 1/2 pence William IV, it may not be a Maundy Coin, it could be circulating coinage struck for Celyon (a colonial issue but no doubt legal tender in the UK as well). The George III coin is actually George IV and looks in great condition.
You are correct. 1½ pence is it's own normal coin. Not maundy. I didn't know they sealed them in plastic now. I thought they still gave them out in the leather pouches.
Ben . . .superb topic. If I could just be numismatically critical for a second . . . . the history of the Maundy Money would be wonderful for your audience to hear. Maybe not a full deep dive, but the history here is almost beyond compare. The inception, the continuation of the tradition through centuries, the locations of where they were distributed, and the changes in how royalty handed them out . . . simply awesome from a historical perspective . . . .
🎶Maundy, Maundy (bah-da bah-da-da-da) So good to me (bah-da bah-da-da-da) Maundy 2 Pence All I hoped it would be Oh, Maundy 2 Pence, Ben couldn't guarantee (bah-da bah-da-da-da) That Maundy 2 Pence would be there for me. 🎶🎶🎶 *>>-->* 🦉
Maundy Coins are undervalued for some years - interestingly some of the most expensive ones are from recent decades as the process and number distributed has changed - often a bit lower than those from 100 - 200 years.
About 35 years ago and earlier, Every coin shop had bowels of silver 6 pence for sale @ 3/$ as the superstition was the bride put one in her wedding shoes for goodluck.
Abandon Hope, all Ye Numismatists Who Enter Here. Ben runs a channel intended to cause anguish and commits numismatic transgressions guaranteed to make you recoil in horror.
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A brief explanation of what Maundy coins are would have been very helpful. It would have made the video more interesting to those unaware of what they are, who distributed them, and who received them. Even just a 15-second Wikipedia explanation would have enriched the video so much more. Otherwise you’re just showing coins that don’t have any meaning to a large portion of your audience.
Ben, if you know how much those are worth ( you said around $30-40) , instead of listing on your site, why you are putting them on eBay and pay unnecessary and ridiculous eBay fees.
1700s and 1800s it was very difficult to be a truck driver and shopping on ebay was near impossible. How did they even make the machines to make the coins? I'm guessing they made the coins on the farm between plowing the fields, milking the cows and churning the butter. The lucky ones were eaten by lions, tigers, and bears (oh my) on their way to town. Were there even towns back then? Towns may not have been invented back that far. Your closest next door neighbors were 6 miles away because there were only 43 people on earth back that far. That's when the earth first started. Dinosaurs were still the rage and making the daily news. The sun was just a candle back then. People communicated with grunts as the main language. Jesus was still a baby. How many of those coins were in his pockets. How about Hot Pockets? I like a few of those. I'm gonna throw a bid out on them. Anyone want to watch me flex my biceps? Purple crayons don't taste like grape.
The 1827 would be George IV, not George III. The Maundy coins were distributed by the sovereign on Maundy Thursday to people representing "the poor" per Christ's command to look after the poor.
A wonderful collection Ben. The 1835 1 1/2 pence would not be part of the Maundy collection but rather was struck for the colonies in Jamaica and Ceylon. I have a high grade 1907 set of the 4 coins. Maundy coins tend to be proof-like unlike the frosty circulation coins.
I really appreciate how you are interested in so many niche areas of numismatics like ancients, Maundy, tokens etc. That is one of the reasons your videos are so much fun to watch every day.
Thank you.
I remember seeing those tiny coins in the little leather pouches at the coin shops. They weren't very expensive. I love small U.S. coins, three cent silvers and copper nickels, half dimes, one dollar gold...I just never had much interest in foreign coins.
very cool little pieces :)
I own a Maundy Set (4 coins, 4 pence, 3, 2,1) dated 2006 still in the original vacusealed pack that was given out by the Queen at Guildford Cathedral, UK. I would check the 1 1/2 pence William IV, it may not be a Maundy Coin, it could be circulating coinage struck for Celyon (a colonial issue but no doubt legal tender in the UK as well). The George III coin is actually George IV and looks in great condition.
You are correct. 1½ pence is it's own normal coin. Not maundy. I didn't know they sealed them in plastic now. I thought they still gave them out in the leather pouches.
Impressive making it to the end before a sixpence none the richer reference. Nice coins.
Nice coins Ben thanks
Real cool old coins, I have just a couple of really small coins. Alot of bang in a small package.
Ben . . .superb topic. If I could just be numismatically critical for a second . . . . the history of the Maundy Money would be wonderful for your audience to hear. Maybe not a full deep dive, but the history here is almost beyond compare. The inception, the continuation of the tradition through centuries, the locations of where they were distributed, and the changes in how royalty handed them out . . . simply awesome from a historical perspective . . . .
I realize there is a lot here- it would take a specialist to unpack it properly.
Neat little coins!
I have a bracelet made from the Victoria ones I picked up at a garage sale
Ben thank you for the info you put out man I enjoy your content.
I have a few of those but much older in date, they have been around a long time
Oh maundy, maundy. So good to me.
Oooh nice, I’ve been trying to get some George VI Maundy coins
Very nice.
Its monday alright😂❤🎉
Maundy Monday!
🎶Maundy, Maundy (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
So good to me (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Maundy 2 Pence All I hoped it would be
Oh, Maundy 2 Pence, Ben couldn't guarantee (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
That Maundy 2 Pence would be there for me. 🎶🎶🎶
*>>-->* 🦉
Maundy Coins are undervalued for some years - interestingly some of the most expensive ones are from recent decades as the process and number distributed has changed - often a bit lower than those from 100 - 200 years.
I thought Maundy pennies were special coins that were supposed to be handed out by the King to elderly citizens as an act of charity.
About 35 years ago and earlier, Every coin shop had bowels of silver 6 pence for sale @ 3/$ as the superstition was the bride put one in her wedding shoes for goodluck.
Hey Ben
Learn something new - Maundy Thursday.
I've got 2 set 1907 and 1898 full sets 1to4
1 1/2 Pence coins were and are never Maundy money, only 1, 2, 3, and 4 Pence.
Yeas
The william iv threehalfpence isn't a maundy coin
Hi Ben
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you didnt really explain what Maundy coins are really
Abandon Hope, all Ye Numismatists Who Enter Here.
Ben runs a channel intended to cause anguish and commits numismatic transgressions guaranteed to make you recoil in horror.
It’s really just to show people what they look like. I don’t specialize in these and don’t want to pretend I do. Thanks for the comment
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@@TheCoinGeek one question do you know if acid free pvc folders are good for long term storage or is it a buzzword and need to look for actual pvc free storage I’ve been trying to ask for a week now getting no answers
I wonder if King Charles will continue the tradition?
Even though I'm not a Brit myself I'm sure he will - he cherish the traditions!
A brief explanation of what Maundy coins are would have been very helpful. It would have made the video more interesting to those unaware of what they are, who distributed them, and who received them. Even just a 15-second Wikipedia explanation would have enriched the video so much more. Otherwise you’re just showing coins that don’t have any meaning to a large portion of your audience.
The 1n½ are not maundy it's the 1234 that are
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Ben, if you know how much those are worth ( you said around $30-40) , instead of listing on your site, why you are putting them on eBay and pay unnecessary and ridiculous eBay fees.
That is a good question.
1700s and 1800s it was very difficult to be a truck driver and shopping on ebay was near impossible. How did they even make the machines to make the coins? I'm guessing they made the coins on the farm between plowing the fields, milking the cows and churning the butter. The lucky ones were eaten by lions, tigers, and bears (oh my) on their way to town. Were there even towns back then? Towns may not have been invented back that far. Your closest next door neighbors were 6 miles away because there were only 43 people on earth back that far. That's when the earth first started. Dinosaurs were still the rage and making the daily news. The sun was just a candle back then. People communicated with grunts as the main language. Jesus was still a baby. How many of those coins were in his pockets. How about Hot Pockets? I like a few of those. I'm gonna throw a bid out on them. Anyone want to watch me flex my biceps? Purple crayons don't taste like grape.
When did this turn into a weird Al song
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Maundy