Henry viii posthumous groat

The detectorist who unearthed this coin goes by the pseudonym Lulu Baker. The find was thought to be a groat of Henry VIII or Edward VI and I was asked to provide a full ID and give Lulu some idea of its possible market value.

On the obverse is the old head of Henry VIII but this groat was struck during the reign of his son: Edward VI. It has the distinctive bust 6 on the obverse and was struck at London. In having lozenge-shaped stops in the obverse legend it is rare with bust 6.

On the reverse there are rosettes at the ends of the long cross. The mint mark on both sides is difficult to make out but is most likely to be martlet, possibly struck over another mark.     

Valuation

Overall the coin would grade only Fair but it is better in places and has some eye appeal. To a specialist in coins of the Tudor period it shouldn’t be worth any less than £40 to £50.

Valuation Service

If you would like your coin identified or valued, please read about my valuation service and contact me