1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous; London obverse
Obverse
1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous; London reverse
Reverse

1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous London (1547–1551)

CountryEngland Year1547–1551 Denom1 Groat MintRoyal Mint MetalBillon (.333 silver) Melt ~£3.23
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1547–1551
Denomination1 Groat
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.333 silver)
Weight2.400g
Diameter26.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2403
Obverse

Crowned bust of King Henry VIII 1/4 right within inner circle, legend around.

hEnRIC ’. 8 · D ’. G ’. AGL ’. FRA ’. Z · hIB ’. REX

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.

POSVI DEV’ × ADIVTORE’ × MEV

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0772
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £3.23

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About the 1547 1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous – London

The 1547 1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous – London 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 – London worth?

No verified sale of the 1547 1 Groat - Henry VIII Posthumous – London 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 – London?

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.

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