THE OBVERSE
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DenominationSovereign
Country / EmpireEngland
Obverse DesignKing Henry VII enthroned, facing forward, holding an orb and scepter, within a tressure of arches. Legend typically reads: HENRICUS DEI GRA REX ANGLIE ET FRANC DNS HIB (Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland).
Reverse DesignRoyal arms of England on a large double rose (Tudor rose). Legend typically reads: IHS AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORUM IBAT (But Jesus passing through the midst of them went his way).

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