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

€126,375.00
IssuerEngland
Year1495-1498
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.81 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2228, North#1726
Obverse descriptionEnthroned facing portrait of King Henry VII, holding orb and sceptre topped by saltire, two single pillars topped by saltires
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhEnRIC’xDI’xGRA’xREXxAn’
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1495-1498)  - mm. Pansy (30) -
Catalog ID6689212020
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