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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 | 1533-44 |
| 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#334040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée dividing Archb. initials, mint name around.
Lettering:
xCIVI TASx xCAn TORx
T C
Translation:
City of Canterbury
Thomas Cranmer
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage (1526-44).Silver half groat struck 1533-44 under Archbishop Thomas Cranmer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry VIII (2nd coinage; Canterbury) ND (1533-44) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in England. Henry VIII's reign saw the English Reformation, which led to the establishment of the Church of England and the breakaway from the Roman Catholic Church. This period also saw the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which resulted in the seizure of monastic lands and assets by the crown. The coin's minting can be seen as a reflection of the economic and political shifts that were taking place in England during this time.
