Queen Victoria I Maundy Money Reproduction Coin

Information On The Original Coin:
Queen Victoria's "young head" design was featured on the Maundy Money from the year 1838 until 1887. The Maundy tradition and ceremony draw inspiration from Christ's act of humility wherein he washed the feet of his disciples during the Dei Mandati. This was when they received His last Commandment, referred to as "Mandatum", which is the origin for the term "Maundy". The practice of washing the feet was discontinued in 1698 by King William III. Alongside, gifts such as food and clothing, which traditionally accompanied the money, were halted by King William IV in 1837. The initial tradition dictated there be only thirteen recipients each year, symbolizing the Disciples. However, King Henry IV made amendments to this rule, tying the number of recipients to the age of the reigning sovereign.

Information On The Coins Commissioner:
Queen Victoria, born in 1819, ascended to the throne in 1837, following the death of her uncle, King William IV. Her father, Edward, the Duke of Kent, had passed away in 1820 when Victoria was merely six months old. During her reign, Victoria married her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. He was honored with the title of Prince Consort in the year 1857. Sadly, he passed away in 1861. The end of Victoria's reign came with her death in 1901, and the throne was then inherited by her eldest son, Edward VII. Notably, Queen Victoria's reign stands as one of the longest in British history, a record which remained until Queen Elizabeth II surpassed it.

Product Material:
Cast from fine English lead free pewter, 22 Carat gold plated.