Modern coin – HCR38914

Obverse

Inscription:

HENRIC' 8 DEI GRATIA ANGLIE FRANCI' Z HIBERN' REX

Design:

half-length crowned figure of Henry VIII three-quarters facing holding an orb in his left hand and sword in his right hand; initial mark: lis

Reverse

Inscription:

ANGLICE Z HIBERNICE ECCLESIE SUPREMVM CAPVT

Design:

Crowned royal shield held by a lion and a dragon; crown enclosing HR below; initial mark: lis

Information

Category

English silver coin

Note

This object is considered to be a pattern for a silver crown which did not go into full production. Its date is likely after January 1542 owing to the inclusion of the title 'king of Ireland' (Hibernia) which was only proclaimed at this time.

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

England: kingdom

Person

Henry VIII, king of England, 1509-1547

Reign

Henry VIII of England, 1509-1547

Dating

1542-1547

Mint

Tower

Denomination

Crown

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

29.11

Axis

Diameter (mm)

43.3

Acquisition method

gift

Acquisition date

1760

Source

Browne-Willis

Acquisition credit

Presented by Browne-Willis, 1760.

holed
worn

Reference

Loveday, Henry VIII medal or pattern crown :

Note:

Loveday discusses the known examples of this object, concluding both that this specimen in authentic and should be considered a pattern for a Crown, i.e. a coin, rather than a medal.

This specimen

Yes

Contributors to this coin record

jnaylor