England · Henry VII (1485–1509)

England Half Groat — Henry VII, London Facing Bust, Lozenge Reverse

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About this coin

London’s facing-bust half groat has a lozenge-shaped centre to the reverse cross. Rosette placement distinguishes surviving dies.

Obverse

The crowned king faces forward, encircled by his abbreviated title.

Script: Latin

Lettering

HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z F

Translation

Henry, by the grace of God, King of England, etc.

Reverse

A long cross divides the two inscriptions, with three pellets in each quarter and a lozenge panel at its centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering

POSVI DEV A DIVTO E MEV
CIVI TAS LON DON

Translation

I have made God my helper. City of London.

Mints and mintmarks

Tower mint, London.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

Lis initial mark. Rosettes may appear as legend stops.

Identification and varieties

The broad reign dates do not imply production throughout every year. The variants here distinguish recorded stop arrangements within the facing-bust lozenge-reverse group; the smaller-die issue is not merged into this entry.

Measurements

Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (1485–1509)London (Tower)LisRosettes in outer legend and three inner quarters
ND (1485–1509)London (Tower)LisNo rosettes in inner legend
ND (1485–1509)London (Tower) · LisRosettes in outer legend and three inner quarters
ND (1485–1509)London (Tower) · LisNo rosettes in inner legend

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