{"product_id":"henry-viii-second-coinage-groat-london-tower-mint-laker-bust-d-s-2337e","title":"Henry VIII Second Coinage Groat, London (Tower Mint), Laker Bust D, S.2337E","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHenry VIII (1509–1547) Silver Groat – Second Coinage, MM Lis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA highly collectible Tudor hammered silver groat struck at the Tower Mint, London. This Second Coinage issue features the distinctive, realistic profile portrait of Henry VII (Laker Bust D), which was famously continued into his son's reign.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKing Henry VIII (Second Coinage, c. 1529–1532)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDenomination:** Groat (Fourpence)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMint:** London (Tower Mint)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInitial Mark (Mintmark):Lis (Fleur-de-lis) on both obverse and reverse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eReferences:** Spink 2337E | North 1797\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eObverse  Crowned right-facing profile portrait (Bust D) with a sharp, crisp strike showing detailed hair strands and crown jewels. Legend reads: HENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRANC.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eReverse Long cross fourchée over a quartered shield of arms. Legend reads: POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn exceptionally attractive piece with a portrait that grades well above average for a Lis mintmark issue, which is usually plagued by localized flatness. The flan is sound, bright, and boasts strong, legible legends on both sides. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58086113214838,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2515.jpg?v=1781445412","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/henry-viii-second-coinage-groat-london-tower-mint-laker-bust-d-s-2337e","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}