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

€52,674.00
IssuerEngland
Year1526-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2337E, North#1797
Obverse descriptionCrowned and draped bust of King Henry VIII facing right, legend around.  Note: larger squarer face with Roman nose, fluffy hair, crown arch does not break inner circle
Obverse scriptLatin
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 of England and France over long cross fourchée, saltire in each fork, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ mEV’
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1544)  - mm. Arrow (52) -
ND (1526-1544)  - mm. Lis (105) -
ND (1526-1544)  - mm. Pheon (53) -
ND (1526-1544)  - mm. Rose (33) -
ND (1526-1544)  - mm. Sunburst (110) -
Catalog ID2905967890
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