England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)

英格兰王冠——亨利八世,带有H R的双玫瑰(1526–1544)

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About this coin

The H R form uses the king’s name and title rather than the initial of a queen.

Obverse

Crowned h and R stand on either side of the crowned Tudor rose.

Script: Latin

Lettering

HENRIC’ VIII’ RVTILANS ROSA SIE’ SPIA’

Translation

Henry VIII, a shining rose without a thorn.

Reverse

Crowned royal arms are accompanied by crowned h and R.

Script: Latin

Lettering

DEI : G’ R’ : AGLIE’ Z FRANC’ : 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 initial mark.

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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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (1526–1544)London (Tower)ArrowH R initials
ND (1526–1544)London (Tower) · ArrowH R initials

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