1526-30 Great Britain Groat Henry VIII York Voided Cross PCGS AU-53

This silver groat was struck during the reign of Henry VIII between 1526 and 1530 at the York mint under the ecclesiastical authority of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. The "TW" mark visible in the legends identifies this as a Wolsey issue from York, representing a period when the powerful cardinal controlled minting operations at this important northern facility. This Spink 2339 voided cross type represents the final years of Wolsey's influence before his fall from power in 1529, making these groats significant witnesses to one of Tudor England's most dramatic political chapters.

The obverse displays a crowned portrait of Henry VIII facing right, showing the characteristic Tudor style with bold linear engraving. The surrounding legend identifies the monarch, with the portrait exhibiting strong definition despite circulation wear on the highest points of the crown and facial features. The reverse presents the distinctive voided cross design with a central heraldic shield quartering the royal arms of England and France, with quatrefoils positioned in the angles of the cross. The voided cross technique creates an open channel through the center, a design element that served both aesthetic and anti-clipping purposes during this period.

Graded PCGS AU-53, this groat retains substantial detail in the portrait, legends, and heraldic elements despite light wear from circulation. The surfaces show even gray-silver patina with good eye appeal for the grade, and the strike displays the characteristic bold relief associated with York mint production. Tudor groats from ecclesiastical mints like York are particularly desirable among collectors of English hammered silver, representing both the monetary history and ecclesiastical power structures of Henry VIII's reign. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.