© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Groat - Edward VI 1st period; Southwark ND
| Billon (.344 silver) | 1.14 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 | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#125708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, mintmark above, legend around.
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), First period (Apr. 1547-Jan. 1549).Struck at the Southwark mint, London. Silver standard 4oz. 2.5dwt.
Arrow mintmark on both sides, E on reverse only.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Edward VI (1st period; Southwark) 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. His reign was marked by the Protestant Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England, which had a significant impact on the country's religion, politics, and culture. The coin's minting during this period reflects the economic and political changes that were taking place in England at the time.
