1 Crown - Henry VIII Crown of the double-rose

Issuer England
Year 1526-1544
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Crown
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold (.916)
Weight 3.45 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2282, North#1791
Obverse description Crowned double Tudor rose dividing crowned Һ R (Henricus Rex)
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering hEnRIC’ · VIII’ · RVTILAnS · ROSA · SIE’ · SPIA’
(Translation: Henry the Eighth a dazzling rose without a thorn)
Reverse description Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing crowned Һ R (Henricus Rex)
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering DEI : G’ · R’ : AGLIE’ · Z · FRAnC’ : DnS’ : hIBERnIE’
(Translation: By the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1526-1544) - mm. Arrow (52) -
Numisquare ID 6185872380
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