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Debased groat coin of Henry VIII

1544

British Museum

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

The actions of an issuing authority can undermine public confidence in their own currency. During a period known as the ‘Great Debasement’ King Henry VIII significantly reduced the amount of silver in the coinage to pay for costly wars with France and his lavish personal spending.

Details

  • Title: Debased groat coin of Henry VIII
  • Date Created: 1544
  • Physical Dimensions: weight 2.2g
  • Registration number: 1908,0111.29
  • Production place: London, UK
  • Image copyright: © The Trustees of the British Museum
  • British Museum link: 1908,0111.29
  • Authority: Henry VIII

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