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Groat - Henry VI unmarked issue ND
| Silver | 3.85 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1453-1454 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#415253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters, with additional pellet in each.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR E MEVM
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry VI, 1st reign (1422-61), Unmarked issue (1453-4), silver groat, struck at the Tower mint, London.
Whitton, Heavy 65b.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat - Henry VI (unmarked issue) ND (1453-1454) from England is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Henry VI was the king of England at the time, but he was struggling with mental health issues and was often unable to perform his duties. This led to a power vacuum that was filled by various factions and nobles, who often minted their own coins to further their own interests. Despite this, the Groat coin remained a standard issue coin throughout this period, and its design and weight remained consistent, making it a fascinating piece of history.
