Halfgroat of Henry VIII

Luke Quinlan told me that he had found this hammered silver coin in Rayleigh, Essex. He added: “I’m only an amateur and I’m over the moon with this.” I was aske d to provide further details and a valuation.

The coin is a halfgroat of Henry VIII. It was struck at London during the second coinage, which commenced in 1526. On the obverse is the young head of the King Henry and the mint mark on both sides is a fleur de lis. In the Standard Catalogue it is listed as number 2341.

Halfgroats struck at Canterbury and York during the second coinage are fairly common but those struck at London are much scarcer. I’d estimate that at least two dozen York and Canterbury halfgroats turn up for each one of London.

Valuation

On the obverse the king’s head is a bit weak but the coin is otherwise in Fine condition. My price range would be £70-90.

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