1 Sovereign - Henry VII Group III, dragon

€182,201.00
IssuerEngland
Year1493-1495
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sovereign (1)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight15 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2174, North#1691
Obverse descriptionSeated king, with smaller head, on throne with high back and ornamental style, with greyhound and dragon on side pillars, holding orb and sceptre, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhENRICVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX : ANGLIE : ET : FRANCIE : DNS : IBAR
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France, Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionRoyal shield within large Tudor rose.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringIhESVS ⋆ AVTEM ⋆ TRANSIENS : PER : MEDIVM : ILLORVM : IBAT ::
(Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1493-1495)  - mm. Dragon (118) -
Catalog ID5962340680
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