England 1 Testoon - Henry VIII, 1544 – 1547
3rd coinage
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Testoon
Year
1544 – 1547
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.68
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Testoon from England. Issued from 1544 to 1547. Struck in Billon. Measures 31 mm and weighs 7.68 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned facing bust of King Henry VIII (Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned Tudor rose, crowned h R flanking (I have made God my helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544-1547) | — | mm. Lis (105) | 100% | |
| ND (1544-1547) | — | mm. Pellet in annulet (56) | 40% |
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