Summary
Silver coin, Denomination, Halfgroat
Royal Mint, London
Edward IV, First Reign (1464-1470)
Light Coinage. Clipped coin, A halfgroat is a twopence coin.
Obverse Description
A crowned bust of the King facing with quatrefoil on each side of neck; legend removed by clipping.
Reverse Description
A long cross pattee, three pellets in each arm; legend removed by clipping
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1464-1470
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Material
Silver
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
14 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.439 g (Weight)
clipped
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.71, no.1584 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
