England 1 Groat - Henry VIII, 1526 – 1544
2nd coinage; Laker bust D
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1526 – 1544
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.83
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from England. Issued from 1526 to 1544. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.83 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned and draped bust of King Henry VIII facing right, legend around. Note: larger squarer face with Roman nose, fluffy hair, crown arch does not break inner circle (Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and France)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms of England and France over long cross fourchée, saltire in each fork, legend around. (I have made God my helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1526-1544) | — | mm. Arrow (52) | 14% | |
| ND (1526-1544) | — | mm. Lis (105) | 36% | |
| ND (1526-1544) | — | mm. Pheon (53) | 5% | |
| ND (1526-1544) | — | mm. Rose (33) | 27% | |
| ND (1526-1544) | — | mm. Sunburst (110) | 9% |
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