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1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous; Canterbury ND
| Billon (.333 silver) | 2.4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1551 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#334064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Lettering: CIVI TAS CAN TOR
Translation: City of Canterbury
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), Coinage in the name of Henry VIII (1547-51).Base silver groat struck at the Canterbury mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VIII (Posthumous; Canterbury) ND (1547-1551) coin is that it was minted posthumously, meaning after Henry VIII's death in 1547. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during the reign of Edward VI, who was Henry VIII's son and successor. Despite being minted after his death, the coin still bears Henry VIII's name and image, highlighting the enduring impact of his reign on English currency.
