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Description: | An incomplete, worn and very thin post-Medieval silver groat dating from the reign of Edward VI (1547-1553), struck in memory of his father Henry VIII (d. 1547); Posthumous issue, 1547-1551. Initial mark: martlet. Initial mark on reverse: martlet. London (Tower) mint (North 1991: 119, ref: 1871).Obverse: HENRIC 8[ ]GRA AGL FRA[ ]REX; Crowned bust rightReverse: POSVI/DEV.A/DIVTOR/E.MEV. (I have made God my Helper); Long cross fourchée over royal shieldDiameter: 25.3mm; thickness: 0.41mm. Weight: 2.01g. DA=12:9.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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