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1 Crown - Henry VIII Crown of the double-rose ND
| Gold (.916) | 3.45 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1544 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#129353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing crowned Һ R (Henricus Rex)
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DEI : G’ · R’ : AGLIE’ · Z · FRAnC’ : DnS’ : hIBERnIE’
Lettering (regular font): DEI : G’ · R’ : AGLIE’ · Z · FRANC’ : DNS’ : HIBERNIE’
Translation: By the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage (1526-44), London mint, im. arrow.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Henry VIII (Crown of the double-rose) ND (1526-1544) coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Tudor rose, which is a symbol of the Tudor dynasty that ruled England during the 16th century. The Tudor rose is a combination of the red rose of Lancashire and the white rose of Yorkshire, and it represents the unity of the two houses that were united through the marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. This design was specifically chosen by Henry VIII to promote his claim as the rightful king of England and to emphasize his connection to the Tudor dynasty.
