England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
英格兰半索弗林金币——亨利八世，第三次铸币，萨瑟克（1544–1547）
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About this coin
The Southwark half sovereign repeats the enthroned king and supported shield on a smaller gold denomination.
Obverse
The crowned king holds orb and sceptre while seated facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC 8 D G AGIL [FRANC] HIB REX
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A crown surmounts the royal shield between lion and dragon supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IH AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIVM ILLOR IBAT
Translation
But Jesus, passing through their midst, went on his way.
Mints and mintmarks
Southwark mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
S mintmark; E below the reverse shield is recorded.
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 (1544–1547) | Southwark | S | Southwark half sovereign; E below shield |