© JRO
© JRO
1 Groat - Henry VII facing bust; London ND
| Silver | 2.98 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1499-1509 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#230242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchée, with trefoil in each quarter, legend in two concentric circles around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI DEVm’ × A DIVTORE’ × mEVm
CIVI TAS × LOn DOn
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI DEVM’ × A DIVTORE’ × MEVM
CIVI TAS × LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Facing bust issues, Class IIId, London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust; London) ND (1499-1509) coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, specifically King Henry VII, on its obverse (front side). This was a departure from earlier coins that had featured symbolic images or abstract designs. The inclusion of the king's portrait was a sign of the growing power and influence of the monarchy in England during the late 15th century.
