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

€33,220.00
IssuerEngland
Year1526-1532
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#2343, North#1802
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Henry VIII right, royal title around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhEnRIC+VIII+D+G+R+AGL+Z+H
(Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionShield decorated with coat of arms with initials W A either side, denoting Archbishop Warham, and mint name around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVITAS CAnTOR W A
(Translation: City of Canterbury)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1532)  - mm. Cross patonce (8) -
ND (1526-1532)  - mm. T (114) -
ND (1526-1532)  - Uncertain mark (121) -
Catalog ID9900789150
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