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1 Groat - Henry VIII with Jane Seymour ND
| Silver | 2.45 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry VIII (1509-1542) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1537 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#63834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned, quartered arms over cross fourchée dividing legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: hEnRIC'⁑ VIII D'⁑ G'⁑ R' ANGLIE ×Z
Unabridged legend: Henricus VIII dei gratia rex Angliae et ...
Translation: Henry VIII, by God's grace king of England and...
Comment
Jane Seymour (c. 1508 – 24 October 1537)Queen of England from 1536 to 1537 as the third wife of King Henry VIII.
She succeeded Anne Boleyn as queen consort following the latter’s execution for high treason, incest, and adultery in May 1536.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Groat - Henry VIII (with Jane Seymour) ND (1536-1537) from Ireland is that it features a unique design, with Henry VIII's portrait on one side and a crowned coat of arms on the other. This design was specifically created for the Irish market and is different from the standard coinage used in England during the same period.
