Record ID: ESS-ED17F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold crown coin of Henry VIII, ‘crown on the double rose’ type, second coinage, 1526-1544. Obverse: Double rose crowned, with crowned initials at sides. Initials are H R (Henricus Rex 1537-42). Inscription reads [HENRI]C VIII [RUTILANS ROSA S]INE S[PINA]. Reverse: Royal shield crowned, with crowned initials at sides. Initials are H R (Henricus Rex 1537-42). Inscription reads [DEI] G[R A]GILE FR[ANC DNS] HIB[ERNIE]. Surface condition good but worn. It measures 24.82mm in diameter and weighs 2.8g. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2: Edward I to Charles II 1…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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