England 1 Groat - Henry VIII, 1509 – 1526
1st coinage; Henry VII portrait
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1509 – 1526
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from England. Issued from 1509 to 1526. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of King Henry VII facing right, legend around (Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and France)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around (I have made God my helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1509-1526) | — | mm. Castle (69) | 43% | |
| ND (1509-1526) | — | mm. Pheon (53) | 14% | |
| ND (1509-1526) | — | mm. Portcullis (109) | 29% |
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