The Portable Antiquities Scheme
POST MEDIEVAL COIN
1526
A complete post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), minted at London, 1526-1544. Mintmark: lis (North 1991: 112, ref: 1800).Obverse: (lis) hEnRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRA (saltire stops); Crowned portrait of Henry VIII rightReverse: (lis) POSVI/DEV A/DIVTO/E mEV (I have made God my Helper) (double saltire stops); Long cross fourchée over royal shieldDiameter: 19.0mm. Weight: 1.37g. DA=12:9-10.North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
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