England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
Couronne d’Angleterre — Édouard VI au nom d’Henri VIII, Londres (1547–1551)
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About this coin
The posthumous double-rose crown retains Henry’s rose motto, with England, France and Ireland named on the shield side.
Obverse
A crowned Tudor rose stands between crowned royal initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC’ 8 RVTILA’ ROS’ SIN’ SPI’
Translation
Henry VIII, a shining rose without a thorn.
Reverse
The crowned royal shield divides the crowned initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering
DEI GRA’ AGL’ FRA’ Z HIB’ REX
Translation
By the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Martlet is recorded for the 1550–1551 issue.
Identification and varieties
The type belongs to the wider posthumous period 1547–1551. The table records the specifically verified martlet-marked issue; other marks are not inferred. Specimen weights vary.
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 (1550–1551) | London (Tower) | Martlet | Posthumous double-rose crown |