© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Groat - Henry VIII 3rd coinage; London ND
| Billon | 1.18 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1547 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#166742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, annulet in forks, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: POSVI DEVM ADIVTOE MEV
Lettering (regular font): POSVI DEVM ADIVTOE MEV
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VIII (1509-47), Third coinage (1544-47), struck at the Tower mint, London.Silver progressively debased: 9oz(2dwt), 6oz(2dwt), 4oz(2dwt).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry VIII (3rd coinage; London) ND (1544-1547) coin is that it was minted during a time of great 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 Catholic Church. This coin was minted during a period of religious upheaval and political turmoil, which makes it a unique piece of history.
