1 Groat - Edward VI 1st period, Tower mint

€125,698.00
IssuerEngland
Year1547-1549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBillon (.344 silver)
Weight2.35 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2454, North#1897
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Edward VI facing right, mintmark above.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringEDWARD 6 D` . G`. AGL` . FRA` . 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 within inner circle, legend around.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV` ·
(Translation: I have made God my Helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1547-1549)  - mm. arrow (52) -
Catalog ID3010268310
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