England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
England Penny — Henry VIII, Second Coinage, London (1526–1544)
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About this coin
The second-coinage London penny retains the seated figure but replaces the royal titles with the rose motto.
Obverse
The crowned king sits holding an orb and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering
H D G ROSA SINE SPIA
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn.
Reverse
The royal shield lies over a long fork-ended cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVITAS LONDON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Rose, lis and arrow obverse marks are recorded; the motto is abbreviated differently between dies.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered coinage. Dates describe the issue period, not dates inscribed on the coin. Lettering, abbreviations and stops vary by die; the inscriptions below are representative readings. 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) | Rose | Sovereign type | |||
| ND (1526–1544) | London (Tower) | Lis | Sovereign type | |||
| ND (1526–1544) | London (Tower) | Arrow | Sovereign type |