Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfgroat
Tower Mint, London
King Charles I (1625-1649)
The halfgroat is a twopence coin. This coin was struck when the Tower Mint was under the control of the Parliament.
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. sun) 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. sun) IVSTITIA THRONTVM FIRMAT (translation, Justice strengthens the throne).
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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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
1645-1646 AD
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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 -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
10
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.013 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 2833 Pages
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2258 Pages
