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

€31,657.00
IssuerEngland
Year1493-1499
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2210/11, North#1712
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Henry VII within tressure of arches, legend around.  Note: double arched crown, ornate lettering
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ hEnRIC DI GRA REX AnGL Z Fr
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross fourchée, trefoil of pellets in angles, two circles of legend around.  Note: ornate lettering
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEV A DIVTO R MEV CIVI TAS CAn TOR
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of Canterbury)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493-1495)  - mm. Lis (105) -
ND (1493-1499)  - mm. Tun (123) -
Catalog ID4664847620
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