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½ Groat - Henry VII Profile bust; London ND
| Silver | 1.55 g | 21 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 | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#166739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ × mEV’ ×
Lettering (regular font): POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ × MEV’ ×
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Profile issue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry VII (Profile bust; London) 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 in London and features a profile bust of the king on one side and a cross on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 1.55 grams.
