© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Groat - Henry VII Three crowns, Geraldine ND
1487 year| Silver | 1.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1487 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crosses stacked, within polylobe, over long cross with triple annulet tips
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOmInVS YBERnIE
Translation: Lord of Ireland
Comment
Edward IV's last coinage Act in 1483 was to introduce a new coinage of entirely Irish design and of a lower standard from the sterling issues in England. This coinage known as the 'three crown coinage' was introduced by his brother Richard III after Edward's death in 1483.Richard's short reign ended with his death in 1485 and the three crown coinage was continued by the first of the Tudor monarchs, Henry VII.
Henry VII persisted with the three crown coinage in Ireland for some ten years while introducing a more sophisticated profile coinage in England.
The three crown coinage consisted of groats (fourpence) halfgroats, pennies and halfpennies. The smaller denominations being scarce.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat - Henry VII (Three crowns, Geraldine) ND (1487) from Ireland made of Silver weighing 1.9 g is that it features a unique design element - the three crowns on the reverse side, which represent the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, which were united under Henry VII's rule.
