Henry VIII (1509-1547) Silver Groat London Mint

First coinage, profile type with portrait of Henry VII

Obv. hEnRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z FRA around crowned bust of Henry VII facing right, mm portcullis crowned, scratch in field to right of king’s portrait

Rev. POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV around long cross fourchée over quartered royal shield;

Weight. 3.10g,

Full, well struck flan with good edge & surfaces and toned, a lovely example

S2316

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