1 Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage, Laker bust A3

€52,675.00
IssuerEngland
Year1526-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.86 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2337C, North#1797
Obverse descriptionCrowned and draped bust of King Henry VIII facing right, legend around  NOTE: large renaissance-style bust, crown arch breaking inner circle, saltires in cross-ends
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, saltire in each fork
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ mEV’
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1544)  - mm. Rose (33) -
Catalog ID1132491200
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