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

€302,484.00
IssuerEngland
Year1485-1500
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.73 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2236, North#1728
Obverse descriptionEnthroned facing portrait of King Henry VII, holding orb and sceptre topped by saltire, throne of one single pillar.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhEnRIC`xDI`xGRA`xREXxANG`
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, keys flanking below.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS EBO RACI
(Translation: City of York)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1485-1500)  - Keys below shield -
Catalog ID2117273810
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