1547 SILVER HALF GROAT HENRY VIII

A significant silver half groat from 1547, the final year of Henry VIII's reign, representing the culmination of one of England's most transformative monarchies. This denomination exemplifies the monetary hierarchy established through Henry's extensive coinage reforms, which fundamentally restructured English currency systems. The half groat served merchants and tradespeople engaged in moderate-value transactions, reflecting the economic complexity of Tudor commerce. This authentic specimen bears the characteristics of Henry VIII's later coinage period, displaying his portrait and the minting standards maintained throughout his 38-year reign. For collectors and historians, this piece provides direct numismatic evidence of Henry's monetary legacy and the economic systems supporting the English Reformation. An important acquisition for those studying Tudor coinage, Henry VIII's reign, or the development of English monetary policy during the Renaissance.