Henry VIII (1509-1547)Groat: Second Coinage/Laker bust

Very nice example of a Henry VIII Groat

Obverse:

Crowned and draped bust of King Henry VIII facing right, legend around.

LEGEND:

hEnRIC’ × VIII’ × D’ × G’ × R’ × AGL’ × Z × FRAnC’

(Henricus VIII Dei Gratia Rex Angliae Et Franciae): “Henry VIII by the Grace of God King of England and France”

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms of England and France over long cross fourchée, saltire in each fork, legend around.

LEGEND:

POSVI DEV’ × A DIVTO E’ mEV’

(Posui Deum Adiutorem Meum): “I have made God my helper”

2.84 gms

2.4cm wide

£485.00

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