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BM01674
Henry VIII gold Crown of the Double Rose
Henry VIII (1509-47), gold Crown of the Double Rose of five shillings, struck in 22 carat crown gold, second coinage (1526-44), large crowned rose, crowned h to left, crowned K to right for Queen Katherine of Aragon, beaded circle surrounding, Lombardic lettering, initial mark lis (1529-32) both sides, hEnRIC'x VIII9x RVTILAnSx ROSAx SIEx SPIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, crowned h to left, crowned K to right, DEIxx G'xx Rxx AGLIE'xx Zxx FRAnC'xx DnS' xx hIBERnI, 3.69g (Schneider 586; N.1788; S.2274). Weakly struck in parts mainly on reverse, rim a little uneven, otherwise good very fine.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Henry VIII a dazzling rose without a thorn"; and on the reverse "by the grace of God, King of England and France, Lord of Ireland".
Provenance:
Ex Dr Ernest Christian Carter, Collection purchased by A H Baldwin, 1950.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.