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1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type; Durham ND
| Silver | 0.61 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1494-1501 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.61 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#126374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms set on cross pattée, mitre above shield, R D flanking shield
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS DVR hAm
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS DVR HAM
Translation: City of Durham
Comment
Henry VII (1485-1509), Sovereign type, Durham mint, Richard Foxe, bishop, struck c. 1494-1501Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry VII ('Sovereign' type; Durham) ND (1494-1501) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "pellet in the crescent," which is a small circular indentation located in the crescent-shaped area above the king's head. This feature was added to the coin's design to help prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the authenticity of the coin.
