england-1509-1547-reign-of-henry-viii-item
DenominationSovereign
Country / EmpireEngland
Obverse DesignEnthroned King Henry VIII, holding orb and sceptre, often with a portcullis at his feet. Legend typically '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 on a Tudor rose, often with lion and dragon supporters. Legend typically 'IHS AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORUM IBAT' (But Jesus passing through the midst of them went His way).
