1 Testoon - Henry VII Profile issue ND
| Silver | 9.07 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1502-1504 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.07 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#415258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Plain square topped shield of arms over long cross fleury with ornamental ends, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [im] POSVI DEVMx A DIVTOR E'x MEVM
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, silver testoon.
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 (1502-1504) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 9.07 g is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, specifically King Henry VII, who ruled from 1485 to 1509. This coin was issued during his reign and features a profile view of the king, which was a new design for English coins at the time. The coin's design was created by the royal mint's chief engraver, Thomas Wriothesley, and it set the standard for future coinage in England.
