CVC & Collectables presents an original hammered silver ½ Groat (2 Pence) from the reign of Charles I, struck during one of the most turbulent periods in English history. This coin was produced amid the political, religious, and military upheaval that ultimately led to the English Civil War and the execution of the king. Certified by NGC as XF Details – Environmental Damage, this piece remains an important and historically significant example of mid-17th-century English silver coinage.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Kingdom of England
- Ruler: Charles I (1625–1649)
- Denomination: 2 Pence (½ Groat)
- Date Range: 1632–1648
- Mint: Royal Mint, Tower of London
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 0.71 grams
- Diameter: 15 mm
- Shape: Round
- Strike: Hammered
- Grade: NGC XF Details
- Designation: Environmental Damage
- Certification Number: 8409686-013
- Demonetized: Yes
Obverse:
Fourth crowned bust of King Charles I facing left. The denomination “II” appears behind the head, with the Latin legend encircling:
CAROLVS·D:G:MB:F:ET:H:REX
“Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland.”
Reverse:
Oval quartered shield of arms dividing C R, surrounded by the Latin motto:
IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
“Justice strengthens the throne.”
This reverse type reflects royal authority and legitimacy during a period when the monarchy itself was increasingly challenged.
Ruler History
- Reign: 1625–1649
- Dynasty: House of Stuart
- Key Events: English Civil War, conflict with Parliament, loss of royal authority
- Legacy: Charles I was executed in 1649, ending personal monarchy and leading to the English Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell
Collectibility:
Despite the XF Details designation for environmental damage, this coin retains clear legends, a bold portrait, and strong overall detail for the type. Charles I hammered silver is highly collectible due to its direct association with the English Civil War, and half groats remain an accessible yet historically rich denomination for collectors of British and world silver. Find more alike here!
