Groat of Henry VIII (first coinage)

British

1509–26

Not on view

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Title: Groat of Henry VIII (first coinage)
Date: 1509–26
Culture: British
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diameter: 15/16 in. (24 mm)
Classification: Coins
Credit Line: Gift of Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ignazio Peluso, Ada Peluso and Romano I. Peluso, 2007
Object Number: 2007.160.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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