England 1 Groat - Henry VIII, 1547 – 1551
Posthumous; Canterbury mint
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1547 – 1551
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Billon (.333 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.4
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from England. Issued from 1547 to 1551. Struck in Billon (.333 silver). Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of King Henry VIII 1/4 right within inner circle, legend around. (Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around. (City of Canterbury)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1547-1551) | — | mm. Rose (33) | 60% | |
| ND (1547-1551) | — | no mintmark | 40% |
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