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½ Groat - Henry VII Facing bust; Canterbury ND
| Silver | 1.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1493-1499 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#31657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchée, trefoil of pellets in angles, two circles of legend around.
Note: ornate lettering
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI DEV A DIVTO R MEV
CIVI TAS CAn TOR
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI DEV A DIVTO R MEV
CIVI TAS CAN TOR
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of Canterbury
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), silver halfgroat, king and Archbishop Morton jointly.Listed as Class IIIb - rosette stops (Spink#2210) or Class IIIc - saltire or no stops (Spink#2211).
Weight 1.4 - 1.6g, diameter 19 - 21mm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry VII (Facing bust; Canterbury) ND (1493-1499) coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry VII, who was the first Tudor king of England and ruled from 1485 until his death in 1509. This coin was produced at the Canterbury mint, which was one of the main mints in England at the time, and it features a facing bust of the king on one side and a cross on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighs 1.5 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, this coin is still considered a valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for hundreds of pounds at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1493-1499) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Groat - Henry VII (Facing bust; Canterbury) ND (1493-1499) coin.
