© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 George Noble - Henry VIII 2nd coinage ND
| Gold | 4.57 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1529 |
| Value | 1 Noble (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#305422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. George on horseback lancing the Dragon.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: TALI : DICA : SIGnO : MES 'x FLVCTVARI : nEQVIT '
Lettering (regular font): TALI : DICA : SIGNO : MES 'X FLVCTVARI : NEQVIT '
Translation: Consecrated by such a sign the mind cannot waver
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VIII (1509-47), 2nd coinage (1526-44), gold George Noble, struck at the Tower mint, London.Sp#2270A A similar variety exists with a more modern ship of 3 masts, without initials on obv, St. George brandishing sword on rev.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 George Noble - Henry VIII (2nd coinage) ND (1526-1529) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Henry VIII had recently broken away from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England, and the country was also undergoing a period of economic and political reform. This coin, made of gold and weighing 4.57g, would have been a valuable and highly sought-after piece during this time.
