Monday, April 1, 2013

Henry VIII Groat

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Henry VIII Silver Groat (Second Issue)
Groat of the 2nd coinage of Henry VIII, struck at the archiepiscopal
mint of Thomas Wolsey. Initial mark
25mm S2339
Obverse Legend: HENRIC VIII D G R AGL [Z FR]ANC
Reverse Legend: CIVITAS EBORACI
Obverse Description:    Crowned bust of Henry VIII right
Reverse Description:    Square-topped shield over long cross fourchée; TW
either side of shield; cardinal’s hat below.

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