1/2 Groat - Henry VIII 3rd coinage, Tower mint

€166,742.00
IssuerEngland
Year1544-1547
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.18 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2375, North#1849
Obverse descriptionCrowned and bearded bust of King Henry VIII half right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringHENRIC 8 D G AGL F Z HIB REX
(Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, annulet in forks, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVM ADIVTOE MEV
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1544-1547)  - mm. Lis (105) -
ND (1544-1547)  - no mintmark -
Catalog ID2970467330
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