Ireland Groat - Henry VII, 1487
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Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1487
Ruler
Henry VII
(1485–1509)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.9
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Ireland. Issued in 1487. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 1.9 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered arms over long cross with triple annulet tips dividing legend. Two small Fitzgerald arms appear either side of shield, all within inner circle (King of England)
- Reverse
- Three crosses stacked, within polylobe, over long cross with triple annulet tips (Lord of Ireland)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1487) | — |
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