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1 Groat - Henry VII facing bust; London ND
| Silver | 3.02 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1502-1505 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée; trefoils in quarters, legend in two concentric circles around
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ × mEV
× CIVI TAS × LOn DOn
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ × MEV
× CIVI TAS × LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of Tudor, Henry VII (1485-1509), Facing bust issues, Type IVb, London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust; London) ND (1502-1505) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in England. Henry VII, the first Tudor king, had recently ascended to the throne and was working to stabilize the country's economy after years of civil war and political upheaval. The introduction of this new coin, which replaced an earlier coin called the "Groat of the Realm," was part of Henry's efforts to promote trade and commerce within England and beyond its borders. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the 1 Groat coin played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions and helped to lay the groundwork for England's future economic growth and prosperity.
