Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
The last of the hammered coinage and the first of the specifically struck coins for the Maundy ceremony held on Holy Thursday. From 1670 the Maundy coins were dated. A groat is a fourpence coin.
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of Charles II, facing left; in field behind head the denomination, IIII around, CAROLVS . II . D . G . M . B . F. & H REX.
Reverse Description
Square topped shield quartered with the arms of England and France combined in 1st and 4th quarters, Scotland and Ireland, on a cross fleury; around, (mm. crown) CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1660-1669 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1660-1669
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
06
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Overall Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.943 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3383 Pages
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