Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Uncertain Mint
Henry VIII (1509-1547) Third Coinage
A groat was a fourpence coin
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing within a circle of beads; around, HENRIC 8 [D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX]
Reverse Description
Royal shield below a long cross which divides the legend; CIVITAS
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1544-1547 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
24 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.453 g (Weight)
clipped and worn
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 1845 - 1848 Pages