1/2 Groat - Charles I Tower mint, Group D

€52,429.00
IssuerEngland
Year1634-1640
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.94 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2831, KM#84
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned bust of King Charles I left, denomination behind head to right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·D:G:MB:F:ET:H:REX II
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionRounder quartered shield of arms, no C R, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
(Translation: Justice consolidates the throne)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1634-1635)  - mm. Bell (60) -
ND (1635-1636)  - mm. Crown (70) -
ND (1636-1638)  - mm. Tun (123) -
ND (1638-1639)  - mm. Anchor (57) -
ND (1639-1640)  - mm. Triangle (119a) -
Catalog ID7724041920
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