A set of silver Maundy coins from the reign of King Edward VII are going under the Charterhouse gavel in their auction of medals, militaria, coins and stamps on Thursday 27th November.

“The set have survived in wonderful condition over the past 121 years due to them being kept in their original little leather fitted box.” Commented Richard Bromell.

The Maundy ceremony as we know it today originated under the reign of King Charles II in 1662 when the king handed out specially struck 4d,3d, 2d and 1d silver coins.

Each year, the Royal Maundy ceremony occurs on Maundy Thursday and there are as many recipients as there are years in the sovereign’s age. The set in the Charterhouse auction, estimated to sell for £100-200, are just one of 63 sets handed out by King Edward VII who was born in 1841.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of specialist auctions with coins, medals & stamps, wine, port & whisky, model trains, cars & dolls and pictures, prints & books.

Richard Bromell and the Team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne are available for valuations on 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouse-auction.com

The King Edward VIII 1904 maundy coin set at Charterhouse £100-200