Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Heritage Auctions
Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Heritage Auctions
1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous; London 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#52395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Lettering: POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTOR E’ × MEV
Translation: I have made God my helper
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 Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VIII (Posthumous; London) ND (1547-1551) coin is that it was issued posthumously, meaning after Henry VIII's death in 1547. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Edward VI, who was Henry VIII's son and successor. Despite being issued after Henry VIII's death, the coin still bears his image and name, highlighting the enduring impact of his reign on English currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1547-1551) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Posthumous; London) ND (1547-1551) coin.
