England ½ Groat - Henry VIII, 1509 – 1526
1st coinage; Canterbury mint
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1509 – 1526
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.45
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from England. Issued from 1509 to 1526. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.45 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Henry VII right within inner circle, royal title around. Note: mintmark at 12 o'clock (Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée dividing initials of the issuing Archbishop, legend around. (City of Canterbury [Archbishop] Warham)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1509-1526) | — | mm. Cross fitchee (11) | ||
| ND (1509-1526) | — | mm. Lis (105) | ||
| ND (1509-1526) | — | mm. Pomegranate (73) |
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