England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
England Penny — Henry VII, London Pansy Sovereign Type (1495–1498)
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About this coin
The London seated-king penny with a pansy initial mark on the reverse.
Obverse
The crowned king holds orb and sceptre on a throne whose two pillars have saltire terminals.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC DI GRA REX AN
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
The royal shield lies across a long fork-ended cross, with the city legend between its arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVITAS LONDON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Pansy on reverse only.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered coinage. Periods are approximate; spelling and punctuation vary between dies.
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 (1495–1498) | London (Tower) | None / pansy | Two-pillar throne; pansy reverse |