Code: 12997
This is a Tudor silver Groat (4 pence) of King Henry VIII, minted at the Tower between 1544 - 47 AD.
Obverse inscription: HENRIC 8 DG AGL FRA Z HIB REX, ( "Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland") Bust (2) of Henry in three quarter facing right. legend around. Lis mint mark
Reverse inscription: +POSVI DEV A DIVTOR E MEV ("I have made God my helper") Cross fourchee over quartered royal shield within a beaded circle, cross with lis in forks.
Struck at the Tower mint Featuring Bust 2 and the distinctive Lis mint mark.
DENOMINATION: Groat
CULTURE: Tudor England
DATE: 1509 - 1547 AD (this coin was minted between 1544 - 1547 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver (debased)
SIZE: 24.5mm dia
WEIGHT: 1.93 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink.2369; North.1844
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Swindon, United Kingdom
