Record ID: WILT-B8B0B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post-Medieval gold Crown of the Double Rose, of Henry VIII (with Katherine of Aragon). It measures 24-25mm in diameter and weighs 3.65g (56.4gn). The coin has slight wear, a scuff mark on obverse, and is very slightly buckled. Obverse: Crowned double rose, flanked by crowned H and crowned K i.m. rose HENRIC'xVIII'xRVTILANS:ROSA:SINE:SPIA' : = double saltire stops Reverse: Crowned shield i.m. rose DEI:G':R':AGLIE:Z:FRANC':DNS:HIBERNIE : =double saltire stops Mint: Tower, 1526-33 Reference: North 1788, Spink 2273
Created on: Monday 28th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tisbury', grid reference and parish protected.