England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
نصف جروت إنجلترا — هنري الثامن، السك الأول، لندن (1509–1526)
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About this coin
The first London half groat continues the profile style of Henry VII, with Henry VIII’s numeral in the surrounding title.
Obverse
A crowned profile faces right.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
A royal shield is crossed by a long cross with divided ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering
POSVI …
Translation
I have made God my helper.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Portcullis on both sides or on the obverse only; chains can be present or omitted.
Identification and varieties
The reverse uses the POSVI devotional motto; only its verified opening is transcribed here. Dates describe the coinage period. Stops and abbreviations vary; mintage is not established.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1509–1526) | London (Tower) | Portcullis on both sides | First-coinage profile | |||
| ND (1509–1526) | London (Tower) | Portcullis on obverse only | First-coinage profile |