Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Oxford mint
Charles I (1625-1649)
A groat is a fourpence coin, indicated by the Roman numeral IIII behind the King's head.
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, crowned bust of the King facing left; behind, IIII; in front, plume; around, CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX (mm floriated cross)
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, a plume with lis on either side; below between two lines the Declaration, RELIG PRO / LEG ANG / LIBER PA; below, 1644 / OX; around, (mm. lozenge) EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI (translation of the declaration: The religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament; translation legend, Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
Edge Description
plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1644 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
03
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Overall Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.898 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2462 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2985 Pages