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½ Groat - Henry VII Profile bust; York ND
| Silver | 1.25 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1504-1509 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#335257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms of England and France over long cross fourchée with two keys below, all within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: POSVI × DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ × mEV’ ×,
Lettering (regular font): POSVI × DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ × MEV’ ×,
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adiutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Profile issue.Struck at the York mint under Archbishop Christopher Bainbridge.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry VII (Profile bust; York) ND (1504-1509) 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 part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in England and its territories. The coin's design features a profile bust of King Henry VII, facing left, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his right hand. The reverse side of the coin features a cross fleury, which was a symbol of the Tudor dynasty. The coin was made of silver and weighs 1.25 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of history.
