United Kingdom. Henry VII (1485-1509). Groat (No reserve price)
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An ungraded silver coin from the United Kingdom, attributed to Henry VII (1485–1509).
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England – Henry VIII (1509-1547) – Silver groat of 4 pence – 16th century
English silver coin attributed to the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547).
The type corresponds to a 4-pence groat, probably from Henry VIII’s second coinage, in the first half of the 16th century.
Characteristics:
Country: England
Sovereign: Henry VIII
Period: 16th century
Probable denomination: Groat / 4 pence
Metal: Silver
Weight: 1.90 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Strike: Hammered coinage
Description
Obverse:
Crowned bust of the king facing right, surrounded by a partially preserved Latin legend.
The portrait and the crown remain clearly identifiable despite wear and numerous old marks on the fields.
Reverse:
Quartered shield bearing the France and England arms, set on a long cross.
The peripheral legend is partially preserved and corresponds to the type used on Tudor groats from this period.
Attribution
All stylistic features — crowned portrait, quartered France and England arms, reverse size and arrangement — allow a probable attribution to a Henry VIII groat.
The coin seems to be close to issues from the second coinage, around 1526-1544, generally associated with the Tower Mint in London.
However, given the wear of the coin and the partial legibility of the mint marks, the precise sub-variety, the initial mark and the portrait type are not asserted with certainty.
Condition
Coin that has circulated heavily.
Presence:
- significant wear;
- numerous scratches and old marks;
- partially legible legends;
- a weight loss compared to the usual theoretical weight for the type;
- a slightly reduced/irregular flan.
Nevertheless, the portrait of Henry VIII, the crown, and the France-England shield on the reverse remain clearly recognizable.
The coin sold is exactly the one shown in the photographs.
An interesting original Tudor coin from the 16th century, intended in particular for collectors of hammered English coins and of the Henry VIII era.
Seller's Story
I am a private and passionate collector of numismatics, with a particular interest in ancient Greek coins, which form the heart of my personal collection.
I regularly acquire coins at auction houses only, either to complete my collection, or to conduct research and identify pieces that interest me.
Coins that do not fall within my collecting field are then put up for sale. This allows me to continue my research and dedicate the proceeds to enriching my collection of Greek coins.
I pay particular attention to coin identification, their historical context, and the references in major numismatic catalogs.
Translated by Google TranslateEngland – Henry VIII (1509-1547) – Silver groat of 4 pence – 16th century
English silver coin attributed to the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547).
The type corresponds to a 4-pence groat, probably from Henry VIII’s second coinage, in the first half of the 16th century.
Characteristics:
Country: England
Sovereign: Henry VIII
Period: 16th century
Probable denomination: Groat / 4 pence
Metal: Silver
Weight: 1.90 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Strike: Hammered coinage
Description
Obverse:
Crowned bust of the king facing right, surrounded by a partially preserved Latin legend.
The portrait and the crown remain clearly identifiable despite wear and numerous old marks on the fields.
Reverse:
Quartered shield bearing the France and England arms, set on a long cross.
The peripheral legend is partially preserved and corresponds to the type used on Tudor groats from this period.
Attribution
All stylistic features — crowned portrait, quartered France and England arms, reverse size and arrangement — allow a probable attribution to a Henry VIII groat.
The coin seems to be close to issues from the second coinage, around 1526-1544, generally associated with the Tower Mint in London.
However, given the wear of the coin and the partial legibility of the mint marks, the precise sub-variety, the initial mark and the portrait type are not asserted with certainty.
Condition
Coin that has circulated heavily.
Presence:
- significant wear;
- numerous scratches and old marks;
- partially legible legends;
- a weight loss compared to the usual theoretical weight for the type;
- a slightly reduced/irregular flan.
Nevertheless, the portrait of Henry VIII, the crown, and the France-England shield on the reverse remain clearly recognizable.
The coin sold is exactly the one shown in the photographs.
An interesting original Tudor coin from the 16th century, intended in particular for collectors of hammered English coins and of the Henry VIII era.
Seller's Story
I am a private and passionate collector of numismatics, with a particular interest in ancient Greek coins, which form the heart of my personal collection.
I regularly acquire coins at auction houses only, either to complete my collection, or to conduct research and identify pieces that interest me.
Coins that do not fall within my collecting field are then put up for sale. This allows me to continue my research and dedicate the proceeds to enriching my collection of Greek coins.
I pay particular attention to coin identification, their historical context, and the references in major numismatic catalogs.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
United Kingdom
Ruler
Henry VII (1485-1509)
Denomination
Groat
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
1
Theme
Royalty
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