Fourpence (groat) values - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
fourpence
1801 to 1967
Values, images, and specifications for British
four pence (groat) coins from 1801 to 1967.
The William IV era groat was
minted exclusively for use in
British Guiana. (as was 1888).
From 1838 the fourpence was
also circulated in the UK itself.
The first circulation issue UK
fourpence was minted in
1836, and the last in 1888.
The United Kingdom fourpence obverse features the monarch
of the time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.
The reverse shows the helmed Britannia seated facing right,
holding a trident, hand resting on a shield. To the left is the
word 'FOUR', to the right 'PENCE', and below is the date.
The fourpence was also one of the
Maundy denominations, although reverse
design is the same as other Maundy
coinage, with their own mintages and
values, so are listed separately.
1 fourpence = 4 pennies
= 1/3 of a shilling = 1/60 of a pound
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