© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Sovereign - Henry VII Group II; cross fitchee ND
1492 year| Gold | 15.27 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1492 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 15.27 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#182194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Royal shield within large Tudor rose, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: IhE + AVTEm + TRAnSCIEnS + PER + mEDIVm + ILLORVm + IBAThE
Lettering (regular font): IHE + AVTEM + TRANSCIENS + PER + MEDIVM + ILLORVM + IBATHE
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Group II Sovereign, cross fitchee mintmark.This was the first time a pound coin had been issued and derived the name 'Sovereign' from the design of the king enthroned in majesty on the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Henry VII (Group II; cross fitchee) ND (1492) coin is that it features a unique design element known as the "cross fitchee," which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends, symbolizing the union of the English and French crowns. This design was only used during Henry VII's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
