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1 Penny - Henry VIII 2nd coinage; Durham ND
| Silver | 0.71 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1544 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, C D flanking shield, mitre above.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS DVR RAM
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS DVR RAM
Translation: City of Durham
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage (1526-44);Durham mint under Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall, 'Sovereign' type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry VIII (2nd coinage; Durham) ND (1526-1544) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to distinguish it from earlier coins that did not have this feature. This small cross has become a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin and is highly sought after by collectors.
