England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
Couronne d’Angleterre — Henri VIII, rose double avec H K, titres étendus (1526–1544)
About this coin
Obverse
Crowned h and K flank the crowned double rose.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC’ VIII’ RVTILANS ROSA SINE’ SPIA’
Translation
Henry VIII, a shining rose without a thorn.
Reverse
The crowned arms divide the initials, surrounded by the king’s territorial titles.
Script: Latin
Lettering
DEI : G’ R’ : AGLI’ Z FRANCIE’ : DNS’ : HIBERNIE’
Translation
By the grace of God, King of England and France, Lord of Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Arrow, lis and rose are recorded; rose/lis combinations also occur.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered gold. Ranges identify coinage periods rather than individual years. Legends 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 (1526–1544) | London (Tower) | Arrow | H K; extended reverse titles | |||
| ND (1526–1544) | London (Tower) | Lis | H K; extended reverse titles | |||
| ND (1526–1544) | London (Tower) | Rose / lis | H K; mixed initial marks |