© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Testoon - Henry VII Profile issue ND
| Silver | 9.21 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1502-1505 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.21 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#162445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Plain square topped shield of arms over long cross fleury with ornamental ends, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI DEV'xA DIVTO EVxMEV
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adjutorem Meum
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Profile issue, mm. lis.This first issue of a shilling coin was remarkable for the very fine profile portrait of the king which replaces the representational image of a monarch that had served on the coinage for the past couple of centuries.
First issued in 1502, they were initially unpopular and the early issues are extremely rare. After two or three years their production was discontinued until 42 years later when a debased testoon was issued in the name of Henry VIII.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Testoon - Henry VII (Profile issue) ND (1502-1505) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 9.21 g is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, specifically King Henry VII, on its obverse side. This was a departure from previous coins that had featured religious symbols or other designs. The inclusion of the monarch's portrait was a sign of the growing power and influence of the British monarchy at the time.
