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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type; London ND
| Silver | 0.81 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1495-1498 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#126375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
Henry VII (1485-1509), Sovereign type, London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry VII ('Sovereign' type; London) ND (1495-1498) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "sun" or "moon" on the reverse side, which was a common feature on coins during the Tudor period. This design element is believed to have been added to help prevent counterfeiting, as it was difficult to replicate the intricate details of the sun or moon on fake coins.
