England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
سيّد إنجلترا — إدوارد السادس باسم هنري الثامن، بريستول (1547–1549)
About this coin
Obverse
The mature king sits with orb and sceptre on a decorated throne; a rose lies below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC 8 DEI GRA AGL FRAN Z HIB REX
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
Supporters flank the crowned royal shield, with HR in a cartouche beneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IHS AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIVM ILLOR IBAT
Translation
But Jesus, passing through their midst, went on his way.
Mints and mintmarks
Castle mint, Bristol.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
WS monogram.
Identification and varieties
Struck under Edward VI in the name of Henry VIII, not during Henry’s lifetime. Undated hammered gold; inscriptions and stops vary between dies. Mintage is not established.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1547–1549) | Bristol | WS | Posthumous Bristol sovereign |