England 1 Groat - Henry VII, 1493 – 1498
facing bust, London mint
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1493 – 1498
Ruler
Henry VII
(1485–1509)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from England. Issued from 1493 to 1498. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned facing bust of King Henry VII, with lis on breast; all within double polylobe NOTE: new bust with realistic hair (Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
- Reverse
- Long cross fourchée, with trefoil in each quarter and rosette in each fork, legend in two concentric circles around (I have made God my helper City of London)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1495-1498) | — | mm. Pansy (30) | ||
| ND (1493-1495) | — | mm. Escallop (78) | 100% |
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