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½ Groat - Charles I Tower mint; Group D ND
| Silver | 0.94 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1634-1640 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Rounder quartered shield of arms, no C R, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Translation: Justice consolidates the throne
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Tower mint under the King (1625-42).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Charles I (Tower mint; Group D) ND (1634-1640) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Charles I was facing opposition from Parliament and the coinage was used as a tool for political propaganda. The coin features a portrait of the king, which was seen as a symbol of his authority and power. However, the coinage also included symbols of the Commonwealth, such as the shield of St. George, which represented the power of the people. This coin is a unique representation of the political tensions of the time and serves as a reminder of the complex history of the period.
