Groat - Henry VI unmarked issue

€415,253.00
IssuerEngland
Year1453-1454
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.85 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1932, North#1514
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust within tressure of arches, trefoils at cusps.  Note: no notable marks, unlike previous issues
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters, with additional pellet in each.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVM A DIVTOR E MEVM CIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1453-1454)  - London mint -
Catalog ID5549798110
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