England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
England George Noble — Henry VIII, Lance Type (1526–1529)
About this coin
Obverse
A rose and crucifix rise above a ship, with the royal initials beside the mast and waves below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC8 DI’ G’ R’ AGL’ Z FRANC’ DNS’ HIBERNI
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England and France, Lord of Ireland.
Reverse
Saint George, mounted on horseback, attacks the dragon with a lance.
Script: Latin
Lettering
TALI : DICA : SIGNO : MES’ FLVCTVARI : NEQVIT’
Translation
Consecrated by such a sign, the mind cannot waver.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Rose initial mark.
Identification and varieties
This entry covers the lance and initialled-ship form. The distinct sword and three-masted-ship design is not merged here. Undated hammered gold; no mintage figure is 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 (1526–1529) | London (Tower) | Rose | Saint George with lance; H and R by ship |