Summary
Silver coin: Denomination: Groat
Tower Mint, London
King James II (1685-1688)
A groat is a fourpence coin. These coins are commonly known as a Maundy coin although it is probable that only the penny denomination was used in the Maundy ceremony at that time.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of James II facing left; around, IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA
Reverse Description
At centre the Roman numeral IIII; above, dividing the date, a crown; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1687
Edge Description
plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1687 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1687
The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at the time this coin was struck and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.656 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3414 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
