1/2 Groat - Edward VI 1st period, Southwark mint

€125,708.00
IssuerEngland
Year1547-1549
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBillon (.344 silver)
Weight1.14 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2458, North#1900
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Edward VI right, mintmark above, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringEDWARD` . 6 · D` . G` . AG` . FR` . 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, mintmark above, legend around.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1547-1548)  - mm. E -
ND (1547-1549)  - mm. Arrow (52) -
Catalog ID6238376360
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