Description

Great Britain 1485-1509 Key on Sides, Archbishop of York Thomas Savage, Henry VII Silver Half Groat VF-EF (VF-30)

Henry VII was the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty, reigning over England from 1485 to 1509. He ascended to the throne after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, effectively ending the Wars of the Roses—a series of civil wars for control of the English throne. His reign marked the consolidation of royal power and the establishment of a more centralized government. Henry VII implemented financial reforms that strengthened the royal treasury, including the efficient collection of taxes and the reduction of court expenses. He is also known for securing political stability through strategic marriages, most notably the union of his son Arthur to Catherine of Aragon, who, after Arthur s death, subsequently married Henry VIII. Henry VII s legacy is characterized by the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, which would play a crucial role in shaping the course of English history.

Obverse: Crowned facing portrait of King Henry VII within a tressure of arches, with the legend around.
Reverse: A long cross fourchée, trefoil of pellets in angels, with two circles of legend around.

Specifications:
Issuer: England
Monarch: Henry VII (1485-1509)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 20 m