© Davissons Ltd
© Davissons Ltd
Groat - Henry VII Three crowns; Waterford ND
| Silver | 1.74 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1485-1487 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crowns over cross with three-pellet tips, within tressure of nine arcs with letter h at bottom cusp, within beaded inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS WATERFORDE
Translation: City of Waterford
Comment
Known variants include:Sp. 6417 - Two fleur-de-lis flanking central crown revers
Sp.6418 - Main photos
Sp.6419 - No quatrefoil obvers, no tressure reverse
Sp.6420 - Annulet tipped crosses
Sp.6421 - Crosses or mullets in lower angles of quatrefoil obverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat - Henry VII (Three crowns; Waterford) ND (1485-1487) from Ireland is that it features a unique design element - the three crowns on the reverse side of the coin, which represent the three kingdoms of England, France, and Ireland, that Henry VII claimed to rule.
