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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Groat - Henry VII Late Portrait ND
| Silver | 2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1505 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Often struck off-center.) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legends, three pellets in each quadrant.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI DEVMA DIVTOR EMEVM
CIVITAS DVBLInE
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of Dublin
Comment
Type IIc, open crown, saltires on tressure.Many known examples are poorly struck and/or clipped.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VII (Late Portrait) ND (1496-1505) coin from Ireland is that it features a unique design element known as a "pelican" motif, which is a symbol of the Christian virtue of charity. The pelican is depicted on the coin's reverse side, feeding its young with its own blood, representing the sacrifice and nurturing qualities of King Henry VII. This design was particularly significant during the Renaissance period and was often used in art and literature to represent the ideal of a benevolent ruler.
