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1 Groat - Henry VII profile bust; Tentative issue ND
| Silver | 3.03 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 | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Royal shield of arms over long cross fourchée
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: POSVI DEV . · A DIVTOR E' : MEV' .
Lettering (regular font): POSVI DEV . · A DIVTOR E' : MEV' .
Translation: I have made God my Helper
Comment
House of Tudor, Henry VII (1485-1509), Tentative profile bust issues.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VII (profile bust; Tentative issue) ND (1502-1505) coin from England is that it features a unique profile bust of King Henry VII, which was a departure from the traditional full-face portraits used on previous coins. This design change was likely done to emphasize the king's powerful and wise leadership, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
