© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage; Laker bust D ND
| Silver (.925) | 2.83 g | 24 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 | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms of England and France over long cross fourchée, saltire in each fork, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ mEV’
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adiutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor, Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage (1526-44), Silver half groat, London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VIII (2nd coinage; Laker bust D) ND (1526-1544) 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 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 and the royal coat of arms, reflects the powerful and centralized authority of the Tudor monarchs.
