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Coin - Halfgroat, Elizabeth I, Great Britain, 1582-1584
Reg. No: NU 413
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Halfgroat
Tower Mint, London
Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
A halfgroat is a twopence coin - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 16 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 0.926 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Hammered |
| DateEra: | 1582-1584 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfgroat |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned bust of the queen facing left in ruff and embroided dress; behind, 2 pellets; around, (mm A) E D G ROSA SINE SPINA (translation, Elizabeth by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn) |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within a beaded circle, cross fourchee quartered with the arms of France (1 & 4) and England (2 & 3); around, (mm A) CIVITAS LONDON |
| Edge Description: | plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | HM Queen Elizabeth I, England, Great Britain |
| 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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