© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Groat - Henry VI Bristol ND
| Silver (.925) | 3.11 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1470-1471) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1470-1471 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#326807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoils in quarters, saltire stops, R in legend looks like B.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ POSVI DEVm ADIVTORE’ mEV
VIL LA B BIS TOW
Lettering (regular font):
+ POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE’ MEV
VIL LA B BIS TOW
Translation:
I have made God my helper
Town of Bristol
Comment
House of Lancaster, restored (1470-71), Henry VI, Second reign (Oct. 1470-May 1471), silver groat.The only Henry VI groat to be struck at the Bristol mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VI (Bristol) ND (1470-1471) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Henry VI was the king of England at the time, but he was facing opposition from the House of York, which would eventually lead to the Wars of the Roses. Despite this political instability, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the medieval minting process.
