1 Penny - Henry VII `Sovereign` type, Durham mint

€126,374.00
IssuerEngland
Year1494-1501
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.61 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2234, North#1731
Obverse descriptionEnthroned facing portrait of King Henry VII, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger, pillar on either side surmounted by saltire cross
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ hEnRIC DI GRA REX AnG[L]
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms set on cross pattée, mitre above shield, R D flanking shield
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS DVR hAm
(Translation: City of Durham)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1494-1501)  - Durham mint -
Catalog ID8634634070
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