England ½ Groat - Edward VI, 1547 – 1549
1st period; Southwark mint
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1547 – 1549
Ruler
Edward VI
(1547–1553)
Composition
Billon (.344 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.14
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from England. Issued from 1547 to 1549. Struck in Billon (.344 silver). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.14 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of King Edward VI right, mintmark above, legend around. (Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, mintmark above, legend around. (City of London)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1547-1548) | — | mm. E | ||
| ND (1547-1549) | — | mm. Arrow (52) |
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