The 1544-1547 Gold Half-Sovereign - Henry VIIIHenry VIII gold half-sovereign minted between 1544 and 1547 at the Tower (London) mint. Third coinage (1544-47, the start of the debasement). Diameter 30mm, weighs around 5.25g. SCBC 2294. North: 1827.
This half-sovereign would have been minted at the Tower Mint (London), Southwark mint (mint mark 'S' or curved 'E') or Bristol Mint (mint mark 'WS'). Several minor varieties.
The Obverse shows the King sitting on a throne holding a sceptre and globe, rose at his feet. Legend around around, "HENRIC 8 D G AGL FRANCIE Z HIB REX". Mint mark is pellet in annulet.
The Reverse shows a crowned royal shield quartered with the arms of England and France, supported by a lion and dragon. monogrammed "HR" below. Legend is "IHS AVTE TRANSIENS PERMEDIV ILLOR IBAT" (meaning But Jesus, passing through the midst of them, went His way). Mint mark is pellet in annulet.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1544. See Coins and Events of 1544
Monarch/Ruler: Henry VIII (1509-1547)
Category: Half-Sovereigns. See more Half-Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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