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1 Crown - Henry VIII Posthumous; London ND
| Gold (.833) | 3.09 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1551 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.833) |
| Weight | 3.09 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Tudor shield dividing crowned monogram, legend around.
Lettering: + DEI • GRA' • AGL' • FRA' • Z HIB' • REX
Unabridged legend: Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: By the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), Coinage in the name of Henry VIII (1547-51).20 ct gold crown of the double-rose, struck at a London mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Crown - Henry VIII (Posthumous; London) ND (1547-1551) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.833) weighing 3.09 g is that it was minted posthumously, meaning after Henry VIII's death in 1547. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during the reign of Edward VI, who was Henry VIII's son and successor. The coin features an image of Henry VIII on one side and a crowned shield on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors, with some examples selling for thousands of pounds at auction.
