Scarcer 1935 British silver prooflike Maundy 4 Pence (mintage: 1995)
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Product details
Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Composition
Silver
Circulated / Uncirculated
Uncirculated
Product code
By82
Bob Shop ID
673612955
1935 British 50% silver prooflike Maundy 4 Pence as per images.Diameter of 18mm.Low mintage of only 1995.
Maundy money consists of specially minted silver coins distributed by the British sovereign on Maundy Thursday as symbolic alms to a specific group of elderly people who have rendered outstanding service to their communities. These coins are typically kept as souvenirs rather than circulated, and the ceremony itself is a long-standing religious tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, linked to Christ's washing of the disciples' feet.
Key Aspects of Maundy Money:
Religious Origin: The tradition stems from Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter), when the monarch commemorates Jesus Christ's act of humility and service by washing the feet of the poor.
Symbolic Alms: The specially produced silver coins are distributed as symbolic gifts to nominated individuals.
Coinage: Each recipient receives two leather purses: a white one containing the specially minted Maundy silver coins (one, two, three, and four pence, matching the number of coins to the monarch's age) and a red one containing ordinary money for food and clothing.
Numismatic Significance: The coins themselves are valuable due to their silver content and connection to British history and culture, making them sought-after by collectors.
Distribution: The ceremony involves the monarch and a selected group of elderly people, usually from local communities, who are recognized for their contributions.
Historical Context: The tradition has evolved since the Middle Ages, with the act of ceremonial foot-washing still part of the service
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