England 1 Groat - Henry VII, 1502 – 1505

facing bust; London mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groat
Year 1502 – 1505
Ruler Henry VII (1485–1509)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.02
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groat from England. Issued from 1502 to 1505. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.02 g.

Obverse
Crowned facing bust of King Henry VII within double polylobe with fleurs at cusps (Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse
Long cross pattée; trefoils in quarters, legend in two concentric circles around (I have made God my helper
City of London)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1504-1505)  mm. Cross-crosslet (21) 17%
ND (1502-1504)  mm. Greyhound's head (85) 83%

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