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1 Groat - Henry VIII 3rd coinage; London ND
| Silver | 2.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1547 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTOR E’ × MEV
Lettering (regular font): POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTOR E’ × MEV
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
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; London) ND (1544-1547) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield bearing the Tudor rose, which symbolizes the union of the houses of Lancaster and York, and represents the unity of England.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544-1547) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groat - Henry VIII (3rd coinage; London) ND (1544-1547) coin.
