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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type; York ND
| Silver | 0.73 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1485-1500 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#302484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, keys flanking below.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Translation: City of York
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Sovereign type silver penny.Struck at the York mint c.1485-1500 under Archbishop Thomas Rotherham.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry VII ('Sovereign' type; York) ND (1485-1500) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "York" type reverse, which includes a rose and a pomegranate, symbols of the House of York and the House of Lancaster, respectively. This design was used during the reign of Henry VII, who was the first Tudor king of England and ruled from 1485 to 1509. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity of the two rival houses and promote peace and stability in the kingdom.
