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1 Penny - Henry VIII Posthumous; London ND
| Billon (.333 silver) | 0.56 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1551 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#268154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner beaded circle, mint name around.
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI ((1547-53), Coinage in the name of Henry VIII (1547-51).Base silver penny struck at the Tower mint, London.
The shield of arms bears three fleurs-de-lis in the upper-left and lower-right quadrants, and three lions passant in the upper-right and lower-left quadrants. Henry VIII boasted the title of King of England and France, despite King Henry II being on the throne of France at the time.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry VIII (Posthumous; London) ND (1547-1551) coin is that it was issued during a time of great change in England. Henry VIII had recently died, and his son, Edward VI, was still a minor, so the country was being ruled by a regency council. This coin was minted during a period of economic and religious upheaval, as the country was transitioning from a Catholic to a Protestant state. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with the image of Henry VIII on one side and a cross on the other.
