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½ Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage; Canterbury ND
| Silver | 1.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1532 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#33220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Shield decorated with coat of arms with initials W A either side, denoting Archbishop Warham, and mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
CIVITAS CAnTOR
W A
Lettering (regular font):
CIVITAS CANTOR
W A
Translation: City of Canterbury
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage (1526-44), with Archbishop William Warham.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry VIII (2nd coinage; Canterbury) ND (1526-1532) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in England. Henry VIII's reign saw the introduction of the Protestant Reformation, the dissolution of the monasteries, and the establishment of the Church of England, which had a profound impact on the country's economy and society. The coin's silver content and small denomination also reflect the economic conditions of the time, as the value of silver was increasing and the need for smaller denominations to facilitate everyday transactions was growing.
