kingdom-of-england-c-1489-1509-reign-of-henry-vii-item
DenominationSovereign
Country / EmpireKingdom of England
Obverse DesignKing Henry VII enthroned, facing forward, holding an orb and scepter. Often with a portcullis at his feet. 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 (shield quarterly of France modern and England) superimposed on a large Tudor rose. Legend typically reads: 'IHESUS AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORUM IBAT' (But Jesus passing through the midst of them went His way).
