England 1 Groat - Henry VIII, 1546 – 1547
3rd coinage; Bristol mint
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1546 – 1547
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Billon (.342 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.6
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from England. Issued from 1546 to 1547. Struck in Billon (.342 silver). Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.6 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned distinctive bearded bust of Henry VIII facing forward within a beaded circle with the orb into the circle. (Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Cross fourchee over quartered royal shield within a beaded circle, cross with lis in forks. (City of Bristol)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1546-1547) | — | Bristol mint |
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