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1 Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage; Laker bust A3 ND
| Silver (.925) | 2.86 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1544 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.86 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, saltire in each fork
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ mEV’
Lettering (regular font): POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ MEV’
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor, Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage (1526-44), London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VIII (2nd coinage; Laker bust A3) ND (1526-1544) 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 design, featuring Henry VIII's portrait, symbolizes the power and authority of the Tudor monarch during this transformative era in English history.
