½ Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage; Canterbury obverse
Obverse
½ Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage; Canterbury reverse
Reverse

½ Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage Canterbury (1526–1532)

CountryEngland Year1526–1532 Denom½ Groat MetalSilver Melt ~£1.95
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1526–1532
Denomination½ Groat
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.450g
Diameter20.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2343
Obverse

Crowned bust of Henry VIII right, royal title around.

hEnRIC+VIII+D+G+R+AGL+Z+FR

Reverse

Shield decorated with coat of arms with initials W A either side, denoting Archbishop Warham, and mint name around.

CIVITAS CAnTOR W A

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0466
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.95

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About the 1526 Half Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage – Canterbury

The 1526 Half Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage – Canterbury is a circulating ½ groat coin issued from 1526 to 1532, struck in silver. It weighs 1.45g and measures 20mm across. Reverse design: Shield decorated with coat of arms with initials W A either side, denoting Archbishop Warham, and mint name around.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1526 Half Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage – Canterbury worth?

No verified sale of the 1526 Half Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage – Canterbury has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.95 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1526 Half Groat - Henry VIII 2nd coinage – Canterbury?

Check the weight 1.45g and diameter 20mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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