Description
The 1962 Silver Maundy Twopence is a highly collectible pre-decimal coin from the early years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Struck with a beautiful prooflike finish, this coin features mirror-like fields and sharply detailed devices.
Maundy money is uniquely minted for the traditional Royal Maundy Thursday service, where it is hand-gifted by the monarch. With a tiny mintage of just 1,197 pieces, individual coins like this 2p piece are incredibly scarce. They are highly sought after by numismatists focusing on British coinage.
Striking and Finish: The Prooflike Quality
Unlike standard circulating coins of the era, the 1962 Maundy twopence was struck under specialised conditions. It showcases a prooflike finish, meaning the coin blanks and dies were treated to give the flat backgrounds a reflective, high-sheen mirror quality. Because these pieces were placed directly into protective purses or presentation cases, they usually retain their magnificent prooflike lustre over the decades.
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