Silver Penny, Sovereign Type, Durham Mint, Archbishop Wolsey (TW Beside Shield, Bishops Hat Below)
Spink Ref: 2352
Coin Diameter (mm): 15
Henry VIII reigned from 1509 to 1547 AD. Henry VIII transformed England through the assertion of royal supremacy over the church, extensive administrative reform, and military ambition. His reign reshaped religion, governance, and monarchy, leaving a powerful but financially strained state. Issued large gold and silver coins, including debased issues later.
Silver Penny, Sovereign Type, Durham Mint, Archbishop Wolsey (TW Beside Shield, Bishops Hat Below)
Spink Ref: 2352
Coin Diameter (mm): 15
Henry VIII reigned from 1509 to 1547 AD. Henry VIII transformed England through the assertion of royal supremacy over the church, extensive administrative reform, and military ambition. His reign reshaped religion, governance, and monarchy, leaving a powerful but financially strained state. Issued large gold and silver coins, including debased issues later.
