Did Maundy coins come with a case? If yes . . .

ajaan

is this an original case?

canadacolornut

I've bought them with cases just like that Don-some as far back as 25 years ago....

7Jaguars

I believe not, and that Spink (amongst others) made "aftermarket" cases for four coin sets. What I have seen and seems generally recognized is that the Maundy were the coins divided relatively evenly that were placed in a leather bag, all together. The total number of pence were to equal the monarch' s age. Other Maundy coins not part of the ceremony were sold through banks up through 1908.

Gazza

Currently the Royal mint do supply a single 4-coin case but as said above the rest are all together in a leather pouch.

cladking

<< <i>I believe not, and that Spink (amongst others) made "aftermarket" cases for four coin sets. What I have seen and seems generally recognized is that the Maundy were the coins divided relatively evenly that were placed in a leather bag, all together. The total number of pence were to equal the monarch' s age. Other Maundy coins not part of the ceremony were sold through banks up through 1908. >>



I've seen a lot of these cases and just assumed they were original.

You're almost certainly right and I know you're right that the early ones were issued in pouches.

Gazza

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<< <i>I believe not, and that Spink (amongst others) made "aftermarket" cases for four coin sets. What I have seen and seems generally recognized is that the Maundy were the coins divided relatively evenly that were placed in a leather bag, all together. The total number of pence were to equal the monarch' s age. Other Maundy coins not part of the ceremony were sold through banks up through 1908. >>



I've seen a lot of these cases and just assumed they were original.

You're almost certainly right and I know you're right that the early ones were issued in pouches. >>




They are still to this date issued in the leather pouches. The Royal Mint supply an undated case so any dated case will be after-market. I have seen cases advertised new on dealers websites.
Gary D

SYRACUSIAN

<< <i>I believe not, and that Spink (amongst others) made "aftermarket" cases for four coin sets. What I have seen and seems generally recognized is that the Maundy were the coins divided relatively evenly that were placed in a leather bag, all together. The total number of pence were to equal the monarch' s age. Other Maundy coins not part of the ceremony were sold through banks up through 1908. >>



I've seen plush multi Maundy coin cases with their total number being equal to the monarch's, and long live the British monarchs, they live a lot hein? Lots of fourpences, threepences, twopences, and tiny ones, all in their custom made places in the box. Very desirable item.

olmanjon

I have an 1897 Maundy case just like the one in the picture, minus the 4 pence. Have been trying to purchase one. Anyone have one for sell please PM me. Thanks, Olmanjon

7Jaguars

Some such as Colin Cooke have Maundy miscellany - try them.

I think even the "huge" custom cases are just that, custom I recall not so long ago seeing a William IIII set done that way...

SYRACUSIAN

William III , that's the one I had seen too. You gotta admit it is one desirable item.


It reminds me of another Spink case, this one had made the cover of the Circular. It had all the Victorian proofs, 1853, 1887, 1893 and Edward 1902, all metals,even bronze,the latter in BU. I never knew why he chose Edward 1902 instead of Victoria 1939, but it was 4 proof sets in one custom made case. Sold for 30K GBP back then. I wish I had it.

7Jaguars

I wonder if Rob P can track that cover down...Like to see that one! Was a lot of money at the time, no doubt!

coinkat

good question

I have a case from 1906 and 1872- there look great. I believe there is a market for the cases. Where they issued that way? I tend to think it was done after they left the Royal mint

7Jaguars

Yes, see first response. I do not think it is a huge market for the cases, but many would rather have them in a case than "naked". Ooops, should not use that term when it comes to Victoria - how scandalous!

pmac

<< <i>I have an 1897 Maundy case just like the one in the picture, minus the 4 pence. Have been trying to purchase one. Anyone have one for sell please PM me. Thanks, Olmanjon >>


I have a 1898 Maundy grouping missing the 1 pence which I'm looking for.

davidrj

My mother's set as issued, that she got from Her Majesty in 2004



Not sure which coins went in which purses

MacCrimmon

Very cool Maundy set, davidrj!

wybrit

Davidrj, very nice sets! Are they in soft plastic holders? If so, I advise you to liberate them as soon as possible, as the pieces will corrode in them over time.

davidrj

<< <i>Davidrj, very nice sets! Are they in soft plastic holders? If so, I advise you to liberate them as soon as possible, as the pieces will corrode in them over time. >>



They are in the original Royal Mint holders, and I agree not ideal. But they are not mine they belong to my 93 year old Mum, she's adamant she wants to keep them just as she got them from the Queen

David

wybrit

You can't argue with your mum.