1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type York (1485–1500)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1485–1500 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.730g |
| Diameter | 15.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2236 |
Enthroned facing portrait of King Henry VII, holding orb and sceptre topped by saltire, throne of one single pillar.
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Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, keys flanking below.
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The 1485 1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type – York is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1485 to 1500, struck in silver. It weighs 0.73g and measures 15mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, keys flanking below.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 0.73g and diameter 15mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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