England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
England Testoon — Henry VIII, Third Coinage, Bristol (1544–1547)
About this coin
Obverse
The bearded king wears a crown; locally cut lettering gives some dies a distinctive appearance.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC 8 D G ANGL FRA Z HIB REX
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
Crowned h and R flank a crowned rose. Local dies can show a small pellet beneath it.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVITAS BRISTOLIE
Translation
City of Bristol.
Mints and mintmarks
Bristol mint under William Sharington.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
WS monogram on the reverse; lettering and ornamental stops vary.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered coinage. Dates describe the issue period, not dates inscribed on the coin. Lettering, abbreviations and stops vary by die; the inscriptions below are representative readings. 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 (1544–1547) | Bristol | WS on reverse | London-style lettering | |||
| ND (1544–1547) | Bristol | WS on reverse | Local Bristol lettering |