England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
England Half Groat — Henry VII, London Facing Bust, Lozenge Reverse
About this coin
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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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1485–1509) | London (Tower) | Lis | Rosettes in outer legend and three inner quarters | |||
| ND (1485–1509) | London (Tower) | Lis | No rosettes in inner legend |