Code: 13012
This is a Tudor silver Groat (4 pence) of King Henry VII, minted at London between 1504 - 1505 AD.
Obverse inscription: HENRIC' · VII' · DI' · GRA' · REX · AGL' · Z · F ( "Henry, by the Grace of God, King of England and France") Crowned and draped bust of Henry VII right, wearing an arched imperial crown within inner circle, legend around, triple band to crown
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV A DIVTOR E MEVM ("I have made God my helper") Quartered shield of arms of England and France over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Metal detector find, scuffed, with a striking split; otherwise, a nice collectable example!
DENOMINATION: Groat
CULTURE: Tudor England
DATE: 1485 - 1509 AD (this coin was minted between 1504 - 1505 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 26mm dia
WEIGHT: 2.96 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink #2258; North #1747
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Stranraer, United Kingdom
