England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
Penny da Inglaterra — Henrique VII, Durham, tipo antigo sob Sherwood (1487–1488)
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About this coin
The Durham facing-bust penny pairs an S on the king’s breast with a reversed D in the cross centre.
Obverse
A crowned facing head has the letter S on the breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC DI GRA REX ANG
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
The city inscription surrounds a long cross with three pellets per quarter and a reversed D at its centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVI TAS DE [trefoil] RAM
Translation
City of Durham.
Mints and mintmarks
Durham, under Bishop John Sherwood.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Plain cross initial mark; S on breast and reversed D in reverse centre.
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 (1487–1488) | Durham | Plain cross | Facing bust; S on breast; reversed D |