Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfgroat
Tower Mint, London
Charles I (1625-1649)
A halfgroat is a 2 pence coin.
Obverse Description
Within an inner circle of beads, crowned bust of the King facing left wearing a lace collar and armour; behind, the denomination in pence in Roman numerals, II; around, CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX (mm. star)
Reverse Description
Within an inner circle of beads, a garnished oval shield quartered with combined arms of England and France (1st and 4th), Scotland and Ireland; around, IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT (mm. star, worn) (translation: Justice strengthens the throne)
Edge Description
plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1640-1641 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
11
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.84 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
North 2258 Spink 2832
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2258 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2832 Pages
