Ireland 1 Groat - Henry VIII Second Harp (1540–1542)
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1540–1542 |
| Denomination | 1 Groat |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.510g |
| Diameter | 24.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6479 |
Crowned harp dividing crowned royal initials
⁑ FRANCIE ⁑ DOMInVS ⁑ hIBERnIE
Crowned nine-sided shield with coat of arms under long cross fourchée dividing legend
hENRIC'⁑ VIII D'⁑ G'⁑ R'⁑ AGL'
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The 1540 Ireland 1 Groat - Henry VIII Second Harp is a circulating 1 groat coin issued from 1540 to 1542, struck in silver. It weighs 2.51g and measures 24mm across. Reverse design: Crowned nine-sided shield with coat of arms under long cross fourchée dividing legend.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1540 Ireland 1 Groat - Henry VIII Second Harp worth?
No verified sale of the 1540 Ireland 1 Groat - Henry VIII Second Harp has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £3.41 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
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Check the weight 2.51g and diameter 24mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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