England · Henry VII (1485–1509)

Meio Groat da Inglaterra — Henrique VII, coroa dupla em arco de Cantuária com M (1489–1493)

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About this coin

The earlier Canterbury half groat bears Morton’s M at the centre of the reverse, unlike the later joint issues without that letter.

Obverse

The facing king wears an arched crown inside a lobed border; crosses flank the neck.

Script: Latin

Lettering

HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRA

Translation

Henry, by the grace of God, King of England and France.

Reverse

Two rings of lettering surround a long cross. Three pellets fill each quarter, with M in its centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering

POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM
CIVITAS CANTOR
M

Translation

I have made God my helper. City of Canterbury. M identifies Morton.

Mints and mintmarks

Canterbury under Archbishop John Morton.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

M at the centre of the reverse; initial mark not specified for the recorded specimen.

Identification and varieties

Undated hammered coinage; date ranges are approximate. Legend spelling, stops and abbreviation marks vary between dies.

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 (1489–1493)CanterburyUnspecifiedDouble-arched crown; M in centre
ND (1489–1493)Canterbury · UnspecifiedDouble-arched crown; M in centre

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