Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Crown of the double-rose
Royal Mint, London
Henry VIII (1509-1547) Second Coinage
These were the first gold coins issued of the new standard, consisting of 22 carats fine and 2 carats alloy (Grueber p.79). The crown of the double rose circulated at five shillings. The letters H and K on the obverse refer to Henry and Katherine of Aragon.
Obverse Description
A crowned double rose dividing the crowned letters H and K; around, (mm rose) HENRIC VIII RUTILANS ROSA SIE SPIN (translation: Henry VIII a dazzling rose without a thorn).
Reverse Description
A crowned shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a line circle; around, (mm rose) DEI G R AGL Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
1526-1533 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1526-1533
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
08
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.694 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 1788 Pages