1 Penny - Henry VIII 2nd coinage, Durham mint

€52,406.00
IssuerEngland
Year1526-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.66 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2352, North#1811
Obverse descriptionCrowned seated portrait of King Henry VIII
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringh’ · D’ · G[’ · ROSA] · SIE · SPIA’
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, T W across field
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI|TAS | : DVR|RAm
(Translation: City of Durham)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1529)  - mm. Crescent (72a) -
ND (1526-1529)  - mm. Trefoil (44) -
ND (1526-1544)  - mm. Star (23) -
Catalog ID8336436290
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