Ireland Groat - Henry VIII, 1540
with Katherine Howard
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1540
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.3
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Ireland. Issued in 1540. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.3 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned harp flanked by crowned initials h K (...France, Lord of Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned, quartered arms over cross fourchée dividing legend (Henry VIII, by God's grace king of England and...)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1540) | — |
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