Record ID: IOW-62E90A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, slightly bent and possibly clipped post-Medieval silver half groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), minted at Canterbury under Archbishop Thomas Cranmer between 1533-1544 (North 1991: 112, ref: 1804). Mintmark: Catherine wheel. Obverse: hEnRIC VIII D G[ ]; Crowned portrait of Henry VIII right Reverse: CIVI/TAS/CAn/TOR (double saltire stops); Long cross fourchée over royal shield, T C (Thomas Cranmer) beside shield Diameter: 18.4mm. Weight: 1.22g. DA=12:1. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 9th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 11th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.