1 Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage; Laker bust A3
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Henry VIII (1509-1547)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1526-1544 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.86 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 52675 |
| References | Sp# 2337C Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Jeffrey James North. English Hammered Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (4 volumes). |
Obverse
Crowned and draped bust of King Henry VIII facing right, legend around
NOTE: large renaissance-style bust, crown arch breaking inner circle, saltires in cross-ends
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: hEnRIC’ × VIII’ × D’ × G’ × R’ × AGL’ × Z × FRAnC’
Lettering (regular font): HENRIC’ × VIII’ × D’ × G’ × R’ × AGL’ × Z × FRANC’
Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and France
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, saltire in each fork
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ mEV’
Lettering (regular font): POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ MEV’
Translation: I have made God my helper
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)Comments
House of Tudor, Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage (1526-44).
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1526-1544) | mm. Rose (33) | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 86
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Bullion value: USD 5.75
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Actual silver weight: 0.085 oz
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