United Kingdom · Charles III (2022–present)
Royaume-Uni Quatre pence — Charles III, première émission Maundy (2023)
About this coin
Obverse
The uncrowned portrait of Charles III faces left; the designer’s initials appear below the neck.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX F D
MJ
Translation
Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A crowned numeral 4 divides the date within tied oak branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering
20 4 23
Translation
The numeral states the value in decimal pence.
Mints and mintmarks
The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark; MJ identifies the portrait designer.
Identification and varieties
The first royal Maundy distribution of the reign was held at York Minster in 2023. These ceremonial coins retain the crowned numeral and oak-wreath design. This record covers the confirmed first-year issue; later dates are not automatically inferred.
Measurements
Nominal issue specifications; individual specimens vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Llantrisant | None | Maundy issue; prooflike finish | York Minster distribution. |
2023Maundy issue; prooflike finish
York Minster distribution.