1 Sovereign - Henry VII Group II, cross fitchee

€182,194.00
IssuerEngland
Year1492
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sovereign (1)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight15.27 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2173, North#1689
Obverse descriptionSeated king, larger head than other types, on throne with lower back, holding orb and sceptre, intricate pattern of lis in the background, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhEnRICVS + DI + GRACIA + REX + AnGLIE + ET + FRAnC + DnS`I + BAR
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France, Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionRoyal shield within large Tudor rose, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringIhE + AVTEm + TRAnSCIEnS + PER + mEDIVm + ILLORVm + IBAThE
(Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1492)  - mm. Cross fitchee (11) -
Catalog ID4225058610
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