1 Crown - Henry VIII Posthumous London (1547–1551)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1547–1551 |
| Denomination | 5 Shillings |
| Face value | 25p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.833) (833/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 3.090g · 0.0828 t oz |
| Diameter | 19.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2395 |
Crowned Tudor rose dividing crowned monogram, legend around.
+ HENRIC' • 8 • RVTILA' • ROS' • SIN' • SPI'
Crowned Tudor shield dividing crowned monogram, legend around.
+ DEI • GRA' • AGL' • FRA' • Z HIB' • REX
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The 1547 1 Crown - Henry VIII Posthumous – London is a circulating 5 shillings coin issued from 1547 to 1551, struck in 83.3% gold. It weighs 3.09g and measures 19mm across. Reverse design: Crowned Tudor shield dividing crowned monogram, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1547 1 Crown - Henry VIII Posthumous – London worth?
No verified sale of the 1547 1 Crown - Henry VIII Posthumous – London has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £256 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1547 1 Crown - Henry VIII Posthumous – London?
Check the weight 3.09g and diameter 19mm and the metal (83.3% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.