Ireland 1 Groat - Henry VIII, 1540 – 1542
Second Harp
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1540 – 1542
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.51
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Ireland. Issued from 1540 to 1542. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.51 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned harp dividing crowned royal initials (... France, Lord of Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned nine-sided shield with coat of arms under long cross fourchée dividing legend (Henry VIII by God's grace King of England...)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1540-1542) | — |
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