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4 Pence - Lord Baltimore “Groat, small bust” ND
1659 year| Silver | - | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | Maryland (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 4 Pence (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#166703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Calvert coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CRESCITE : ET : MVLTIPLICAMINI
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pence Lord Baltimore "Groat, small bust" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the American colonies. The coin was issued in 1659, just a few years after the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a stable currency in the colonies, which were struggling with inflation and economic instability. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin's silver content and elegant design have made it a prized collector's item for centuries.
