Fourpence (British coin)
The pre-decimal fourpence (4d), sometimes known as a groat (from Dutch grootpennig = "big penny") or fourpenny bit, was a coin worth one sixtieth of a pound sterling, or four pence. The coin was also known as a joey after the MP Joseph Hume, who spoke in favour of its introduction. It was a revival of the pre-Union coin.
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Fourpence (British coin)
The pre-decimal fourpence (4d), sometimes known as a groat (from Dutch grootpennig = "big penny") or fourpenny bit, was a coin worth one sixtieth of a pound sterling, or four pence. The coin was also known as a joey after the MP Joseph Hume, who spoke in favour of its introduction. It was a revival of the pre-Union coin.
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The pre-decimal fourpence (4d) ...... e.g. eight pence would be 8d.
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Four old pence
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The pre-decimal fourpence (4d) ...... revival of the pre-Union coin.
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Fourpence (British coin)
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