© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Sovereign - Henry VII Group IV; lis/dragon ND
| Gold | 14.9 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1493-1495 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#182202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Royal shield within large Tudor rose, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: IhESVε : AVTEM : TRAnSIEnS : PER : MEDIVM : ILLORVM : IBAT :⋆:
Lettering (regular font): IHESVε : AVTEM : TRANSIENS : PER : MEDIVM : ILLORVM : IBAT :⋆:
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Group IV Sovereign, lis/dragon mintmark.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Henry VII (Group IV; lis/dragon) ND (1493-1495) coin is that it features a unique design element known as the "lis" or "fleur-de-lis," which is a stylized representation of a lily flower. This symbol was commonly used in heraldry and was associated with purity, light, and nobility. The inclusion of the lis on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the king's divine right to rule and his connection to the noble and pure bloodline of the Plantagenet dynasty, which Henry VII was a part of.
