1 Sovereign - Henry VIII (2nd coinage) ND (1526-1544) front 1 Sovereign - Henry VIII (2nd coinage) ND (1526-1544) back
1 Sovereign - Henry VIII (2nd coinage) ND (1526-1544) photo
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1 Sovereign - Henry VIII 2nd coinage ND

 
Gold (.995) 15.55 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Henry VIII (1509-1547)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1526-1544
Value
1 Sovereign
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.995)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90166
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Central quartered Royal shield of arms over Tudor rose.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ‡IhESVS:AVTEM:TRAnSIEnS:PER:MEDIVM:ILLORVM:IBATx

Lettering (regular font): ‡IHESVS:AVTEM:TRANSIENS:PER:MEDIVM:ILLORVM:IBATX

Translation: But Jesus passing through the midst of them went His way

Comment

House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage (1526-44), fine gold sovereign.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Henry VIII (2nd coinage) ND (1526-1544) coin is that it features a unique design of King Henry VIII, who was known for his six marriages and his controversial decision to break away from the Roman Catholic Church. The coin's design captures his imposing figure and regal presence, making it a popular collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.