Henry VII (1485-1509) Silver Half Groat - Canterbury Mint

The Henry VII Silver Halfgroat with the mintmark TUN from Canterbury was issued between 1493-99 during the joint reign of King Henry VII and Archbishop Morton.

The coin features a facing crowned bust in a double tressure of seven arcs with a double arched crown. The Latin legend surrounding the bust reads “hEnRIC DI’ GRA REX AnGL Z F,” and on the reverse, there’s a long cross pattee with tri-pellets in each inner angle. The legends on the reverse read “CIVI TAS CAn TOR” and “POSVI DEV’ A DIVTO E mEV.”

Weight 1.44g

(ref:AHC135)