The 171 Penny - George ISilver (Maundy) Penny of King George I, minted in 1716 by the Royal Mint. No Copper pennies were minted under George I (they did mint halfpennies and farthings).
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The Obverse shows a laureated and draped bust of King George I facing right. Legend is "GEORGIVS DEI GRA".
The edge is plain.
The Reverse shows a crowned Roman numeral 'I'. Legend is "MAG BR FR ET HIB REX 1716" with date divided around top.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
SCBC: 3657
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1716
Monarch/Ruler: George I (1714-1727)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
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Collection: Maundy Money. See the Maundy Money collection
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | 1716 Maundy Penny, George I £ 100.00 |
 | George I 1716 silver Penny, stop after date £ 130.00 |
 | George I 1716 silver Penny, stop after date £ 145.00 |
 | George I 1716 silver Penny, no stop after date, MS63 £ 290.00 |
 | George I Silver Penny, ‘Maundy’ Type, 1716 £ 175.00 |
 | Dutch Colonial New York Penny Duit 1716 Hollandia Mint, Letter from 1957 £ 21.50 |
 | GREAT BRITAIN King George I Penny 1716 Maundy England 1714-1727 Coin, NGC XF £ 140.48 |
 | George I silver Penny obverse Brockage error, XF40, plate coin £ 842.00 |
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