Henry VII (1485–1509)

The coinage of Henry VII marks the beginning of the Tudor monetary system, blending late medieval design with the emerging Renaissance aesthetic. His groats, halfgroats, and pennies include both facing‑bust and profile issues, with notable ecclesiastical coinages from York and Durham. These coins are prized for their artistry, historical context, and the transition they represent between medieval and early modern England.

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Groat

WEH 6897 — Groat

Groat. Facing bust issue. Class IIIc. One plain and one jewelled arch to crown. mm Plain cross. Spink #2199. North 1705 (c). Note the plain cross mint mark on both sides is a plain cross, unlisted for this type.

£185.00

WEH 8869 — Groat

Groat. Facing bust issue. Class IIIc. One plain and one jewelled arch to crown. mm Anchor. Spink #2199. North 1705 (c).

£125.00

Halfgroat

WEH 9968 — Halfgroat

Halfgroat. Profile issue, York, Archbishop Bainbridge. Initial mark martlet, both sides. HE'RIC VII DI GRA REX AGL Z, crowned bust right. ® POSVI DEV ADIVTOE MEV, Royal shield over cross fourchée; two keys below. Spink #2262. 20mm.

£285.00

Penny

WEH 9852 — Penny

Penny. Sovereign type. Durham, Bishop Fox. Throne with one pillar. ® Mitre above shield, DR at sides. No mm. Spink #2233.

£85.00

WEH 10052 — Penny

Penny. Sovereign type. York, Archbishop Rotherham. Single pillar. ® Keys below shield. Spink #2236.

£95.00

WEH 9255 — Penny

Penny. Sovereign type. York, Archbishop Rotherham. Single pillar. ® Keys below shield. Spink #2236. Small flan crack at 12 o'clock.

£65.00

WEH 9861 — Penny

Penny. Sovereign type. York, Archbishop Rotherham. Single pillar. ® Keys below shield. Spink #2236.

£50.00

Halfpenny

WEH 10918 — Halfpenny

HENRY VII or HENRY VIII. 1485–1547. Halfpenny. York (ecclesiastical), Issue Date 1485–1526, Initial mark uncertain. [HENRIC DI G]RA R[EX A], crowned bust facing; key facing left below. ® CIVITAS EBORACI, long cross with three pellets in each angle. Spink #2249 or 2335A. Withers Type 3B (Henry VII) or 1st coinage (Henry VIII). 11.5mm. Scarce.

£95.00