1/2 Groat - Henry VII Facing bust, York mint

€395,560.00
IssuerEngland
Year1502-1509
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness0.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2216, North#1715
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust within inner beaded circle, keys by neck, legend around.  Note: tall, thin lettering
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhENRICxDIxGRAxREXxANGLxZxFR
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross fourchée with two beaded circles, pellets in angles, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVxA DIVTO RxMEV CIVI TAS EBO RACI
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of York)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1502-1509)  - mm. Martlet (94) -
Catalog ID1761649780
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