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Coin - Groat, James II, Great Britain, 1686
Reg. No: NU 25823
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- Summary:
- Silver coin: Denomination: Groat
Tower Mint, London
King James II (1685-1688)
A groat is a fourpence coin. These coins are commonly known as a Maundy coin although it is probable that only the penny denomination was used in the Maundy ceremony at that time. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 18 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.811 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 - England |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | English |
| DateEra: | 1686 AD |
| Denomination: | 4 Pence |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate head of James II facing left; around, IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA |
| Reverse Description: | At centre the Roman numeral IIII; above, dividing the date, a crown; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1686 |
| Edge Description: | plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King James II, London, England, Great Britain, 1686 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1686 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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