1 Groat - Henry VII facing bust, London mint

€52,745.00
IssuerEngland
Year1493-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2198A, North#1705
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust of King Henry VII, with lis on breast; all within double polylobe  NOTE: new bust with realistic hair
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringhEnRIC’ · DI’ · GRA’ · REX · AnGL’ · Z · FRA’
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross fourchée, with trefoil in each quarter and rosette in each fork, legend in two concentric circles around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV’ · A DIVTO’ E · mEV’ CIVI TAS · : LOn DOn
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493-1495)  - mm. Escallop (78) -
ND (1495-1498)  - mm. Pansy (30) -
Catalog ID3841658800
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