1 Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous Bristol (1547–1549)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1547–1549 |
| Denomination | 1 Sovereign |
| Face value | £1 |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.833) (833/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 12.600g · 0.3374 t oz |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2390 |
Mature Holbeinesque portrait of King holding orb and sceptre, seated on ornamented throne with very fine lattice work and pellet backing, flanked by pillars, Tudor Rose below.
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Crowned Royal shield flanked by supporters, HR in cartouche below, Roman lettering.
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The 1547 1 Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous – Bristol is a circulating 1 sovereign coin issued from 1547 to 1549, struck in 83.3% gold. It weighs 12.6g. Reverse design: Crowned Royal shield flanked by supporters, HR in cartouche below, Roman lettering.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1547 1 Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous – Bristol worth?
No verified sale of the 1547 1 Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous – Bristol has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,043 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1547 1 Sovereign - Henry VIII Posthumous – Bristol?
Check the weight 12.6g and the metal (83.3% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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