1 Groat - Henry VII facing bust; London ND
| Silver | 3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1485-1487 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#423387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with three pellets in quarters, legend around in two concentric circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR E MEVM
CIVI TAS LON DON
Unabridged legend:
Posui Deum Adiutore Meum
Civitas London
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Facing bust issues, Silver groat, Type I, Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust; London) ND (1485-1487) 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 produced at a time when the Tudor dynasty was still relatively new and was trying to establish its power and influence in England and beyond. The coin's design, featuring a facing bust of the king, was a departure from earlier coinage designs that showed the king in profile, and it marked a shift towards more realistic and lifelike portrayals of royalty on coins.
