Henry VIII (1409-1547), first coinage groat, mm portcullis crowned 1509-26:
Obverse: (portcullis crowned with chains)hEnRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z F - Henry VIII by the grace of God King of England and France, saltire stops, portrait of Henry VII right.
Reverse: (portcullis crowned without chains)POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV - I have made God my helper, double saltire stops, square-topped shield with long-cross fourchee, quartering arms, lions and lis.
Weight: 2.6 grams. Maximum diameter: 26.1mm.
Attractive cabinet tone.
S2316.

Sold Aug 26