POST MEDIEVAL COIN
1526
A complete and pierced post-Medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), minted at London. Second Coinage. Initial marks: rose/rose, 1526-1529 (North 1991: 111, ref: 1797).Obverse: (rose) hENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRANC (saltire stops); Crowned portrait of Henry VIII rightReverse: (rose) POSVI/DEV A/DIVTOR/E MEV (I have made God my Helper) (saltire stops); Long cross fourchée over royal shieldDiameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 2.24g. DA=12:6.The coin has been pierced with a circular hole, 2.5mm in diameter, at about 6 o' clock on the obverse.North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
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