1 Groat - Henry VIII 1st coinage, Henry VII portrait

€53,812.00
IssuerEngland
Year1509-1526
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2316, North#1762
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Henry VII facing right, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhEnRIC’ · VIII’ · DI’ · · GRA · REX · AGL’ · Z · FR’
(Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV’ × A DIVTOR E · mEV’
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1509-1526)  - mm. Castle (69) -
ND (1509-1526)  - mm. Pheon (53) -
ND (1509-1526)  - mm. Portcullis (109) -
Catalog ID9797644970
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