1 Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage, Archbishop Wolsey

€52,673.00
IssuerEngland
Year1526-1530
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.48 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2339, North#1799
Obverse descriptionCrowned and draped bust of King Henry VIII facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhEnRIC’ × VIII’ × D’ × G’ × R’ × AGL’ × Z × FRAnC’
(Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, T W beside shield, archbishop`s hat below.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS EBO RACI T W
(Translation: City of York)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1530)  - mm. Acorn (65a) -
ND (1526-1530)  - mm. Voided cross (7a) -
Catalog ID1257900160
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