© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous; Bristol ND
| Gold (.833) | 12.6 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1549 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.833) |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#305424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal shield flanked by supporters, HR in cartouche below, Roman lettering.
Lettering: [mm.] ihS : AVTEM : TRAnSIEnS : PER : MEDIVM : ILLOR : IBAT
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), Coinage in the name of Henry VIII (1547-51).20 ct gold sovereign, struck at the Castle mint, Bristol.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Sovereign - Henry VIII (Posthumous; Bristol) ND (1547-1549) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.833) weighing 12.6 g is that it was minted posthumously, meaning after Henry VIII's death in 1547. This coin was part of a small mintage of coins produced at the Bristol mint during this time period, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
