© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Groat - Edward VI 1st period; Canterbury ND
| Billon (.344 silver) | 1.43 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1549 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Billon (.344 silver) |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#125710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Lettering: CIVI TAS CAN TOR
Translation: City of Canterbury
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), First period (Apr. 1547-Jan. 1549).Struck at the Canterbury mint, Kent (no mintmark). Silver standard 4oz. 2.5dwt.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Edward VI (1st period; Canterbury) ND (1547-1549) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Edward VI was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, and he ascended to the throne at the age of nine after his father's death. This coin was minted during his first period of rule, which lasted from 1547 to 1549. During this time, the country was undergoing significant religious and political reforms, including the establishment of the Church of England and the dissolution of the monasteries. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a new currency that reflected the changing political and religious landscape of the country.
