1/2 Groat - Henry VIII 1st coinage, Canterbury mint

Issuer England
Year 1509-1526
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.45 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2322
Obverse description Crowned bust of Henry VII right within inner circle, royal title around. Note: mintmark at 12 o`clock
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering [mm] hEnRIC`xVIIIxD`xG`xR`xAGL`xZxH`x
(Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and Ireland)
Reverse description Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée dividing initials of the issuing Archbishop, legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CIVI TAS CAn TOR W A
(Translation: City of Canterbury [Archbishop] Warham)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1509-1526) - mm. Cross fitchee (11) -
ND (1509-1526) - mm. Lis (105) -
ND (1509-1526) - mm. Pomegranate (73) -
Numisquare ID 7039957400
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