Victorian Groats

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Brought in by Tom and Joseph these Victorian Groats (Four-pence)belonged to their great, great Grandma; Alice Hall. It is probable that these were produced at the Royal Mint. Groats such as this were first circulated in the early 1800's and were often referred to as 'Joeys'. The story is that the name is a reference to the MP Joseph Hume, who campaigned for its introduction.

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