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Coin - Halfgroat, Edward IV, England, 1477-1480
Reg. No: NU 264
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- Summary:
- Silver coin, Denomination, Halfgroat
Canterbury Mint
Edward IV, Second Reign (1471-1483)
Clipped coin, A halfgroat is a twopence coin - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 18 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.189 g (Weight) |
| Dimension Comment: | clipped |
More information
| Themes this item is part of: | Eugene von Guerard Collection, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | English |
| DateEra: | 1477-1480 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfgroat |
| Obverse Description: | A crowned bust of the King facing within a tressure of nine arches, C on breast; legend largely removed by clipping. |
| Reverse Description: | A long cross pattee dividing the legend, three pellets in each arm; around in two concentric circles, (mm clipped off flan) [POSVI DEVM] ADIVTOREM - CIVITAS CANTOR (translation: I have made God my helper - City of Canterbury) |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King Edward IV, England |
| Mint: | Canterbury (Mint) |
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