Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Uncertain Mint, London
Henry VIII (1509-1547) Third Coinage
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing within a circle of beads; around, H D G [ROS]A SINE SPINE (translation: Henry by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse Description
Royal shield below a long cross which divides the legend; CIVITAS LONDON
Edge Description
Plain
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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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Date Issued
1544-1547 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.53 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 1854 Pages