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1800 George III Maundy Fourpence 4D Silver Great Britain AU Original Toning
Beautiful 1800 George III Maundy Fourpence (4D) in premium About Uncirculated condition with exceptional eye appeal for the type. Very sharp portrait, clear facial detail, crisp reverse crown and denomination, reflective fields, and attractive original toning. Only light cabinet friction keeps it from Mint State.
Struck in 1800 during the reign of King George III, this silver Maundy Fourpence belongs to one of the most consequential moments in British history. Britain was at war with Revolutionary France, Napoleon had just risen to power as First Consul, and the British state was moving toward the 1801 Act of Union that would reshape the kingdom itself.
Maundy silver was not ordinary circulating money. These small silver coins were made for the Royal Maundy ceremony, a centuries-old tradition linking the monarch directly to charity, religious duty, and royal legitimacy. Far fewer were produced and preserved than everyday silver coinage.
The obverse legend, GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA, translates to George III, by the Grace of God.
The reverse legend, MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX, translates to King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
The crowned 4 represents royal authority, ceremony, and the continuity of the Crown at a time when monarchy across Europe was under direct threat. This is not just a small silver coin, it is a surviving royal artifact from Georgian Britain at the edge of the Napoleonic age.
A collector is not simply buying a denomination here. They are buying a direct hand-held connection to 1800, to George III’s Britain, to Royal Maundy tradition, and to a world being transformed by war, empire, and revolution.
This piece displays:
Sharp portrait detail with fully defined eye, nostril, lips, hair curls, and drapery
Crisp reverse crown and denomination
Strong mirrored / reflective fields
Attractive original old cabinet toning and patina
Excellent strike quality
Shipping & Cost Transparency:
I believe in being fully transparent about costs so you know exactly what goes into getting this coin safely to your door.
Packaging Materials: $2.49
USPS Ground Advantage (Tracked): $8.75
Insurance: $4.40 per $50 of value
Total actual shipping cost: $16.00
This ensures the coin is fully protected, tracked, and insured for its full value.
Fully insured, tracked delivery allows you to acquire a piece like this securely—without the time and expense of long-distance travel or coordinating a local pickup. From the ease of your armchair, the transaction is simple and complete, replacing what was once a far more uncertain and often more costly search.
A quick note on marketplace costs:
To keep things consistent across listings, here’s a simple rule-of-thumb breakdown:
Shipping & insurance typically run about 10% of the item’s value (fully tracked and protected).
& payment processing fees are approximately 13.25% of the total (item + shipping).
Sales tax averages around 4–5% of the total (item + shipping) depending on location.
Altogether, roughly 25–28% of the total transaction goes toward platform, processing, tax, and secure delivery - rather than the coin itself.
Why mention this?
Simply to provide clear context.
makes it possible for collectors to connect directly across distances, with protection on both sides. These costs are part of that system, and part of what allows rare items like this to move safely from one collection to another.
Bottom line: You’re getting an honestly described, carefully handled historical coin, shipped securely and fully insured, with no hidden surprises.
If you’ve read this far, then I suspect this coin genuinely speaks to you, and that matters.
In my experience, many items are priced with negotiation in mind. Offers often move back and forth before landing somewhere both parties feel good about. Rather than play that game too heavily, I’ve tried to set this piece at a level where the final outcome feels fair on both sides, taking into account condition, rarity, and the real costs involved in bringing it to market.
That said, I’m always open to reasonable offers.
If you’re considering making one:
Reasonable offers are welcome. Thoughtful offers in the ~10–15% range tend to align well here and are often accepted
My goal is simple:
A clean, respectful transaction where the coin finds a collector who values it, and neither of us walks away feeling like the other ‘lost’. I wish for a straightforward exchange of real value, clear, fair, and well placed on both sides. Simply put: a fair price, a well-matched collector, and a piece of history placed exactly where it belongs. Thank you for your consideration.
Grading is subjective, and I make an authentic effort to grade conservatively so that buyers feel they were treated fairly. Many coins on the market are optimistically graded—I aim to err on the side of accuracy. That said, please refer to the photographs and judge for yourself before purchasing. Returns are accepted only if the item is materially not as described. The coin you will receive is the exact coin shown in the photos. Please review them carefully and decide if it’s a piece you’ll truly enjoy owning.
Packed with care using protective materials appropriate for numismatic items. Ships promptly after payment, typically on the first Saturday following purchase. Tracking will be uploaded at that time. Authenticity guaranteed.
If it speaks to you, feel free to act - pieces like this tend to find their place.
I don’t tend to hold inventory long at this level.
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