GREAT BRITAIN: George VI, 1936-1952, 4-coin set, 1893, KM-MS201, Maundy set with 1, 2, 3, 4 pence, a lovely well-matched set with prooflike surfaces, Choice Unc. The Royal Maundy is an ancient ceremony, inspired by The Bible. On the day before Good Friday, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and commanded them to ‘love one another’. By the thirteenth century the Royal Family was taking part in similar ceremonies. By washing the feet of the poor and giving money and gifts, they were showing humility and compassion. The first Maundy money ceremony took place in the reign of Charles II, when the king gave people undated hammered coins in 1662. The coins were a four penny, three penny, two penny and one penny piece. By 1670 the king started giving out a dated set of all four coins.
Estimate: USD 175 - 225