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½ Groat - Henry VII Facing bust; York ND
| Silver | 1.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1502-1509 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#395560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchée with two beaded circles, pellets in angles, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI DEVxA DIVTO RxMEV
CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI DEVXA DIVTO RXMEV
CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of York
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Facing bust issues, Silver half groat.
Struck at the York mint under Archbishop Thomas Savage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry VII (Facing bust; York) ND (1502-1509) 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 minted at the York mint, which was one of the four mints operating in England during this time period, 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 weighed 1.25 grams.
