England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
England Penny — Henry VII, London Old Facing Type (1485–1487)
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About this coin
An early London penny retaining a conventional facing portrait, with wide hair beneath an open crown.
Obverse
The crowned head faces forward within the circular royal title.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC DI GRA REX ANG
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
A long cross separates the city name into four groups, with three pellets in each quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Lis upon a half rose.
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 (1485–1487) | London (Tower) | Lis upon half rose | Old facing bust; open crown |