1/2 Groat - Edward VI 1st period, Canterbury mint

€125,710.00
IssuerEngland
Year1547-1549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBillon (.344 silver)
Weight1.43 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2459, North#1901
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Edward VI right, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringEDOARD` . 6 D`. G` . AGL` . FR` . Z HI` . REX
(Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS CAN TOR
(Translation: City of Canterbury)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1547-1549)  - -
Catalog ID6020438350
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