Sovereign type penny of Henry VIII

This small hammered silver coin measures about 15mm in diameter. It was found by Steve Hirst, who asked for an ID and a valuation on it.

Steve’s find is a sovereign type penny of Henry VIII. It was struck at Durham during the second coinage. On the obverse the mint mark is a radiant star; only the start of the legend (h DG ROS) can be seen.

On the reverse is a shield flanked by C D, which is an abbreviated form of Cuthbert of Durham. Therefore, this penny was struck for the profit of Cuthbert Tunstall when he was Bishop of Durham. In the Standard Catalogue it is listed as number 2354.

Valuation

The reverse would grade Fine but the obverse has been struck well off centre and is only about Fair. With the rough and indistinct obverse my highest price estimate would be £12-15.

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