Ireland ½ Groat - Henry VII, 1496 – 1505
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1496 – 1505
Ruler
Henry VII
(1485–1509)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.86
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from Ireland. Issued from 1496 to 1505. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.86 g.
- Obverse
- Facing bust with arched crown, within tressure with flowers/trefoils at points (Henry, by the Grace of God, King of England France)
- Reverse
- Long cross fourchée dividing both legends, three pellets in each quadrant (Outer: “I have made God my helper” Inner: City of Dublin)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1496-1505) | — |
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