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

€334,040.00
IssuerEngland
Year1533-44
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#2345, North#1804
Obverse descriptionCrowned and draped bust of Henry VIII right within inner circle, royal title around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringhEnRICxVIIIxDxGxRxAGLxZxFR
(Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over cross fourchée dividing Archb. initials, mint name around.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringxCIVI TASx xCAn TORx T C
(Translation: City of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1533-44)  - mm. Catherine wheel (36) -
Catalog ID1609370170
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