1/2 Groat - Edward VI 1st period, Southwark 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 1.14 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2458, North#1900
Obverse description Crowned bust of King Edward VI right, mintmark above, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering EDWARD` . 6 · D` . G` . AG` . 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, mintmark above, legend around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering CIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1547-1548) - mm. E -
ND (1547-1549) - mm. Arrow (52) -
Numisquare ID 6238376360
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