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

Issuer England
Year 1547-1549
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Billon (.344 silver)
Weight 1.43 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2459, North#1901
Obverse description Crowned bust of King Edward VI right, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering EDOARD` . 6 D`. G` . AGL` . FR` . Z HI` . REX
(Translation: Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
Reverse description Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering CIVI TAS CAN TOR
(Translation: City of Canterbury)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1547-1549) - -
Numisquare ID 6020438350
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