1 Groat - Henry VI Pinecone-mascle issue; London ND
| Silver | 3.44 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1431-1433 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#48719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchée dividing legend in two concentric circles, pellets in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR EM MEVM
CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR EM MEVM
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry VI, First reign (1422-61), Pinecone/mascle issue (1431-32/3).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VI (Pinecone-mascle issue; London) ND (1431-1433) coin is that it features a unique design element - a pinecone-shaped mascle (a small, ornamental knob) on the reverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature was added to the coin's design to help prevent counterfeiting and to distinguish it from other coins in circulation at the time.
