1526-44 England Henry VIII Silver Groat PCGS MS-62

This silver groat represents the coinage of Henry VIII during his tumultuous 38-year reign (1509-1547), struck at the Tower Mint in London between 1526 and 1544. The period encompasses Henry's break from Rome, the establishment of the Church of England, and significant monetary reforms that would reshape English coinage. This groat (four pence) circulated during one of the most transformative periods in British history, when religious and political upheaval defined the Tudor era.

The obverse presents a right-facing crowned portrait of Henry VIII, rendered in the characteristic Tudor style with bold, confident features that reflect the king's authority. The legend HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z FR surrounds the portrait, proclaiming his titles as King of England and France by the Grace of God. The reverse displays the royal shield quartered with the arms of England and France, set within a beaded inner circle and cross fourchée dividing the quadrants. The surrounding legend POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV ("I have made God my helper") reinforces the religious tone of Henry's monarchy, even as he defied papal authority.

Certified PCGS MS-62, this groat exhibits exceptional preservation for a 500-year-old silver coin struck for circulation. The surfaces show even gray toning with attractive iridescent highlights, while both obverse and reverse retain sharp device definition throughout. With only 26 examples graded by PCGS and this piece tied for finest known alongside just one other, this groat represents a remarkable condition census opportunity for collectors of Tudor coinage or medieval English silver. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.