Sovereign type penny of Henry VII

This is the second coin from the pair sent in by Steve Bartlett to be identified and valued.

The coin is penny, which is an example of the sovereign type first introduced during the reign of Henry VII. Beneath the shield on the reverse is a letter D and a letter S, which tell us that this penny was struck for John Sherwood when he was Bishop of Durham.

Valuation

This is a scarce coin but its state of preservation leaves much to be desired. Both sides have been struck well off centre, the edge is chipped and at best it would grade only Fair. In its present condition it might sell for as little as £10.

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