Modern coin – HCR39002

Obverse

Inscription:

hEnRIC 8 D G AGL FRA Z [HIB] REX

Design:

Three-quarters facing crowned bust of Henry VIII; initial mark: bow

Reverse

Inscription:

REDDE'/[CV]IQVE/QVOD S/VVM EST

Design:

Long cross over royal shield; initial mark: bow

Information

Category

English silver coin

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

England: kingdom

Person

Henry VIII, king of England, 1509-1547, Edward VI, king of England, 1547-1553

Reign

Dating

1548-1549

Mint

Durham House (Modern)

Denomination

Groat

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

2.55

Axis

Diameter (mm)

24.6

Acquisition method

gift

Acquisition collection reference

Sir John Evans

Acquisition date

21/8/1937

Source

Sir Arthur Evans

Acquisition credit

Presented by Sir Arthur Evans, 1937.

Reference

North, J. J. - 1991 - English Hammered Coinage vol. 2 : 1873

Contributors to this coin record

jnaylor, cgallacher