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1 Groat - Henry VIII 3rd coinage; Bristol ND
| Billon (.342 silver) | 2.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1546-1547 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Billon (.342 silver) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#403611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fourchee over quartered royal shield within a beaded circle, cross with lis in forks.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS BRIS TOLIE
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS BRIS TOLIE
Translation: City of Bristol
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VIII (1509-47), Third coinage (1544-47), base silver groat.
Struck at the Bristol mint with WS monogram for William Sharington.
Toward the end of Henry VIII's reign, the silver was progressively debased from 9oz.2dwt. (.758) in 1544, through 6oz.2dwt (.508) in 1545, to 4oz.2dwt. (.342) in 1546. At this last standard, the blanched silver surface of the coins soon wore away to reveal the copper alloy beneath which earned for Henry the nickname 'Old Coppernose'.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VIII (3rd coinage; Bristol) ND (1546-1547) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Henry VIII had recently abolished the Roman Catholic Church and established the Church of England, with himself as its head. This led to a series of religious reforms and conflicts, which had a significant impact on the country's economy and society. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the 1 Groat coin being a widely used denomination for everyday transactions.
