THE OBVERSE
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DenominationSovereign (20 shillings)
Country / EmpireKingdom of England
Obverse DesignKing Henry VII enthroned, facing forward, holding an orb and sceptre, often under a canopy. Legend typically 'HENRICUS DEI GRA REX ANGLIE ET FRANC DNS HIB'.
Reverse DesignRoyal arms (shield with three lions and three fleurs-de-lis) superimposed on a large Tudor rose. Legend typically 'IHESUS AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORUM IBAT'.

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