1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous Canterbury (1547–1551)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1547–1551 |
| Denomination | 1 Groat |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 2.400g |
| Diameter | 26.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2408 |
Crowned bust of King Henry VIII 1/4 right within inner circle, legend around.
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Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
CIVITAS CANTOR
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The 1547 1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous – Canterbury is a circulating 1 groat coin issued from 1547 to 1551, struck in billon (.333 silver). It weighs 2.4g and measures 26mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1547 1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous – Canterbury worth?
No verified sale of the 1547 1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous – Canterbury has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £3.23 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1547 1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous – Canterbury?
Check the weight 2.4g and diameter 26mm and the metal (billon (.333 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.