1 Penny - Henry VIII 2nd coinage, Durham mint

€55,832.00
IssuerEngland
Year1526-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.71 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2354, North#1813
Obverse descriptionCrowned portrait of King Henry VIII enthroned, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger, throne pillar on either side surmounted by lis.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringh’ D’ G’ ROSA SIE PIA’
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, C D flanking shield, mitre above.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS DVR RAM
(Translation: City of Durham)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1544)  - mm. Star (23) -
ND (1529-1544)  - mm. Radiant star (22) -
Catalog ID8252542890
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