Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfgroat
Tower Mint, London
King Charles I (1625-1649)
The halfgroat is a twopence coin
Obverse Description
Within an inner circle of beads, the crowned and draped bust of Charles I facing left; behind, the denomination in pence, II; around, (mm. triangle) CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX.
Reverse Description
Within an inner circle of beads, a garnished oval shield quartered with the arms of England combined with France, Scotland and Ireland; around, (mm. triangle) IVSTITIA THRONTVM FIRMAT (translation, Justice strengthens the throne).
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
1639-1640
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London
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 -
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Material
Silver
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.918 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 2831 Pages
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2258 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
