George III (1760-1820), silver Twopence, 1765, young laureate head right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned 2, date either side of crown, .MAG. BRI. FR. ET. HIB. REX., weight 0.97g (Bull 2272 R3; ESC 2239 R3; C&R 1049 R5; Robinson 247; S.3756). Toned practically very fine and very rare.
Robinson notes that the 1765 dated small silver are the rarest maundy coins and that on 27th March 1765 808 Twopences were delivered to the Mint office.
Provenance:
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 2000, item 274.