1/2 Groat - Henry VIII 1st coinage, Canterbury mint

€387,122.00
IssuerEngland
Year1509-1526
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.45 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2322
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Henry VII right within inner circle, royal title around.  Note: mintmark at 12 o`clock
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering[mm] hEnRIC`xVIIIxD`xG`xR`xAGL`xZxH`x
(Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over cross fourchée dividing initials of the issuing Archbishop, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS CAn TOR W A
(Translation: City of Canterbury [Archbishop] Warham)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1509-1526)  - mm. Cross fitchee (11) -
ND (1509-1526)  - mm. Lis (105) -
ND (1509-1526)  - mm. Pomegranate (73) -
Catalog ID7039957400
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